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Spot Inspection: The image on your computer desktop

Mandisdesktop_l In my ongoing mission to examine all the ways that our love of pop culture makes imprints on our lives — and to populate PopWatch on a slow news day — I'm issuing a spot inspection of your computer desktop. What image have you selected to stare at when you don't have six windows open? (For me, that's approximately 30 seconds a day, so Gale Harold, tiled, should not be at all freaked out by this.)

Your turn.

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ermira Sat, May 2, 2009 at 01:58 AM EST

hello jeni shum shum te mir veq vazhdoni keshtu mua me qelqen mia edhe roberta

luxury watch Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 08:47 PM EST

It's good! rolex watch?
luxury watch?

keekeemyfirstcat Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 03:48 PM EST

a camera shot from below a school of fish and then it changes to a new pic of David Cook.

colleen Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 07:57 AM EST

We need icons with our comments, because then you could see mine: the Rebel Yell (the last shot of Gale in the end of the first hour of the brilliant QAF pilot, where he throws back his head and howls, "Write it in neon across the sky!" Love that!) But yours works, too. Thanks for your GH PSA.

ChicagoAdGirl Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:43 AM EST

Ha! And I thought I was the only one who did this. My wallpaper is tiled David Cook from the People magazine shoot.

CK Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 01:51 AM EST

Laptop: the entire cast of Doctor Who (promo picture for the end of the season) - http://www.zoomonga.com/MyAccount/PhotoDetail.aspx?photoId=31099
Desktop: the Doctor as a physics teacher (in his specs) in "School Reunion" - http://www.zoomonga.com/MyAccount/PhotoDetail.aspx?photoId=31100

Andrea Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 12:39 PM EST

Laptop: a "Miami Vice" picture of Don Johnson shirtless petting Elvis
Home: My wallpaper is a sexy pic of Patrick Swayze in a wifebeater circa "Dirty Dancing" (My prayers are with you, Patrick). My screensaver is Shia LeBeouf as Mutt from "Indiana Jones." (The leather jacket, that smoldering stare...oh, be still, my heart).

brianne Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 12:04 PM EST

Gale Harold is the sexiest man alive....you rock for spreading the Gale love once again! He's even sexier now than way back when in QAF...i can't even wait for DH!!!!

Vince Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:46 PM EST

A cast photo of everyone's favorite dysfunctional family, the Bluths from "Arrested Development"

T.C. Robson Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:34 PM EST

David Cook (oh, and David Archuleta's in there too). Image: http://i30.tinypic.com/whh4q8.jpg

bassgurl Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:16 PM EST

Add me to the David Cook desktop. Mine's an old pre-Idol pic of him flipping off the camera. :)

...It's also my cellphone's wallpaper.

Liz M. Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 10:52 PM EST

A still from the strawberry fields forever scene in Across the Universe - Jude (Jim Sturgess) leaning against a wall with strawberries pined to it

Sara Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 10:12 PM EST

I'm late to the party but mine is a Starbucks cup with my name spelled correctly (no h!) against a lovely snowy backdrop at Sundance (!) this year. It makes me feel a little rockstar. I take what I can get.

Sara Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 07:33 PM EST

Mine's David Tennant as the Doctor in his brown suit and sexy specs, holding his sonic screwdriver to his lips. http://notgoddess.com/images/85.png

Jo Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 02:13 PM EST

Could there be anything better than a picture of Gale Harold? Except, of course, many different photos of Gale Harold!

econruth Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 10:24 AM EST

A pic of the Bellagio fountains... can't wait for my next trip to Vegas. But that David Cook People mag pic is defitely hot!

Queen of Disrepair Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 07:15 AM EST

to Gabby - wouldn't "Whore for Disney" make an excellent tell-all book title?

Gabby Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 07:13 AM EST

Ugh, that didn't make sense.
*I meant to say Scarlett Johansson as Cinderella.

Gabby Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 07:13 AM EST

I have that Disney ad of Rachel Weisz as Snow White. And my last desktop was Scarlett Johansson. I'm a whore for Disney, basically.

Celimene Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 05:35 AM EST

An image of the Kids in the Hall from their new reunion tour. Mark hasn't aged well, but it still brings back fuzzy memories of high school, when I was a huge KITH fan. It's replaced my other comedic idol, Mr. Eddie Izzard, in his wonderful executive transvestite glory.

Miranda Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:27 PM EST

the glorious Robert Downey Jr

Amy Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:28 PM EST

I have David Cook on my home computer and my computer at work. Thought I was the only one but soooo glad to see I am not! DC rocks!

the-gunslinger Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:06 PM EST

David Cook on both computers. You had to ask??

musiclvr Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:05 PM EST

David Cook==screensaver, wallpaper (and just received my David Cook mousepads from Amazon.)

saeren Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 09:50 PM EST

I've got David Cook on my desktop. It's a cap of him singing Eleanor Rigby, right at the point where he throws his arms out.

wb Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 08:09 PM EST

::sigh:: Here I am, readin' the comments, absorbing a smidgeon of artistic and pop-cultural elan (enjoyed the links, btw)...and then, whatdaya know, a chunk comes floating to the top.

To stay OT...my wallpaper(s): n/a photographs.

But, heck, you know what? I'm going to go right now and hunt up a pic of Mr. Cook (right-click-set), just so I can further brighten your day. Nil.

Sheesh. One in every crowd.

Patricia Weller Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 06:40 PM EST

I also have Mr. David Cook on my computers both home and work.

Lisa Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 06:26 PM EST

I also have Gale. It's the picture that Mikey took of Brian and Gus at the hospital. aaaaahhhh

Lisa Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 06:26 PM EST

I also have Gale. It's the picture that Mikey took of Brian and Gus at the hospital. aaaaahhhh

Stacia Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 06:07 PM EST

First of all........HELLO Gale Harold. I didn't realize how much I missed you until I saw that picture! Alas, my background is Cookie too.

Pattie Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 04:57 PM EST

Up until 2 mths ago it was Constantine Maroulis. Now it's Alex O'Laughlin because I am reminded to send out my emails to save Moonlight.

Queen of Disrepair Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 04:44 PM EST

Well, after almost a month of an almost shirtless Josh Holloway, smiling and carrying a gun, I changed two days ago to one of the W pictures from a couple of years ago showing Brangelina in 1960's "wedded bliss" photo essay.

mclaar Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 04:42 PM EST

At work, I show my school pride, and have an awesome picture of PSU's Lion Shrine (as Mandi know's, PSU alum are a proud people!)
At home, Madonna dominates my desktop!

Angie Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 04:19 PM EST

Han Solo. Wearing a vest and pointing a gun.

anc Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 04:19 PM EST

David Cook- wallpaper made from the 'couch' picture in People magazine

slodwick Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 04:15 PM EST

Nihilistic -- I'm 28. Does that count as too young or too old for you? I don't understand why it's so hard to just accept that people who aren't you clearly find David Cook attractive.

Jen Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 04:07 PM EST

Televangelist Jerry Falwell, going down a water slide fully clothed. Good times.

Witness: http://aburriss.tripod.com/jfalwell.html

Delia from Detroit Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 04:00 PM EST

A red Chinese pagoda.

Alex Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 03:59 PM EST

David Cook for me, too. Laptop, desktop, work laptop, and iPhone. And I am well into "adult" territory. He's definitely hot. And Nihilistic, if you can out-do Cook, why not give us a desktop photo of you?

Los Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 03:42 PM EST

A pic of the Foo FIghters rocking out w/ Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page & John Paul Jones at Wembley Stadium.

NB Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 03:38 PM EST

Max Fischer, standing next to the Rushmore sign.

Mashia6 Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 03:26 PM EST

at work- She Ra Princess of Power
at home- New Kids on the Block (the new main photo on their website)
Obviously, I prefer remembering a more innocent happy time then the Bush Era.

Renee Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 03:26 PM EST

David Cook mirage of his U2 "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" perfomance.

TMB Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 03:10 PM EST

I have Miranda, from SATC, the movie- hot!

Starrlight Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 03:00 PM EST

Oh and FYI Ricky? I am under 40.

Starrlight Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 02:59 PM EST

David Cook - The People Mag shot of him on the couch. Yes indeedy!

laura - Moonlight Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 02:52 PM EST

At home - Facundo Arana
At work - State Farm logo
Laptop - Facundo Arana

babyboomerforcook Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 02:48 PM EST

David Cook at the end of Always Be My Baby when he is looking right into the camera. What a vision!!!

keekeemyfirstcat Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 02:39 PM EST

I am 53 and my daughter is 14. We both like David Cook.

susie Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 02:32 PM EST

I love your wallpaper! Gale is also on my home and work computer. Great choice everyone should have beautiful Gale on their computers.

Mells Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 02:04 PM EST

Ricky / Nihilistic -I'm 32 and happily married. I won't attack either of you for having a different opinion. If you don't like David Cook that's fine but seriously, don't hate on our Cookie parade!

Ricky Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 01:46 PM EST

Oh, and FYI... David Cook isn't hot to anyone under 40.

Ricky Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 01:45 PM EST

Mine is a black & white picture of a shirtless Travis Wall dancing. HOTT! I put it up when the new season of So You Think You Can Dance as he is my favorite dancer ever on the show and the one I'm most smitten with :)

chadmom Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 01:41 PM EST

Gale Harold is my wallpaper also - not the one you have but I love that one, too! Go Gale!

Kathleen Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 01:36 PM EST

At home, the most awesome cat macro ever ("pew pew pew!!"), and at work the BSG "last supper" shot.

Ogre - PT!! Awesome!!

Martin Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 01:23 PM EST

The cover of "Le Petit Prince."
http://moviemartin.blogspot.com

Jane Q Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 01:14 PM EST

David Cook is my desktop at work & home & I'm soon to be 47. Can't get enough of him!!!

Carrie Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 01:11 PM EST

I got '05 Indy 500 champion Dan Wheldon wallpaper on my work computer & a cute wallpaper of my CSI OTP, Nick & Gil, on my laptop at home.

To Dixie Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 01:11 PM EST

No, you don't need therapy. What you need is to send me a copy of that pic!

Nihilistic Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 01:03 PM EST

Just a question. What is the average age range among the people here who believe David Cook is a hot or good-looking or even sexy MAN. See, I've been coming here for a while and somewhere along the way I got the impression I was among adults here, but today that notion has been completely shattered. Forever.

keekeemyfirstcat Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:57 PM EST

David Cook's latest sexy picture is on my laptop. David Cook, an addiction.

nina Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:53 PM EST

Well, David Cook. Seems I'm not alone. ;)

Nihilistic Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:52 PM EST

"I can't carry it for you, Mr.Frodo...but I can carry you!"

Nihilistic Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:48 PM EST

No American Idol for me, Jill. I like to be entertained when I turn on my TV. But the absurdity of the overflow of David Cook worship amid these comments is driving me mental. The bloated, balding, bearded bumpkin looks like a hairier Sean Astin in Lord of the Rings. A sex symbol he is infinitely not.

Steve Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:42 PM EST

A print of Donny Miller that says "Your favorite person has potential to become your lest favorite person."

EK Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:37 PM EST

a picture of me and my coworker with Militia from American Gladiators!

Allison Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:23 PM EST

Dwight's The Dunder-Mifflin Organizational Chart from "Did I Stutter?" that someone improved upon and added characters Dwight neglected, such as the other Stamford transfers and Roy.

Trish Rosenthall Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:21 PM EST

David Cook, on stage, surrounded by all his best Idol buds, the night he was crowned American Idol last month. Sweet, sweet, SWEET!

Deena Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:17 PM EST

David Cook is on my desktop and my laptop ... canèt get enough of him. Brightens up my day :)

Madison Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:10 PM EST

Pam, Jim, Ryan, Dwight, and Michael from the Office. Just looking at it right now makes me wish I didn't have to wait til September for new episodes.

KLF Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:09 PM EST

A picture of the Sydney Harbor with the Opera House and full view of their downtown skyline. God I wish I were there and not in my office!

Jill Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST

Nihilistic, are you a David A fan?

slodwick Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST

I have three different David Cook pictures on all three of my computers (laptop, desktop and work). I don't care what the haters say; the man is a truly exciting and unique performer, and he's ridic attractive.

Kira Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:55 AM EST

An artist's rendition of a hobbit hole - what better escape than Lord of the Rings?

sarcastro Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:45 AM EST

Mine's a "fake" Astonishing X-Men cover by John Cassaday, called "Return of the Phoenix Ruse"...a shot blinding outline of the phoenix in space...with a little transparent outline of Jean in the middle of it.

Sara Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:35 AM EST

Dilbert. "Wally, why isn't my email working today?" "The internet is full." "Great, now what do I do?" Cut to a shot of the Pointy Haired Boss holding his ethernet cable over a trash can and thinking "I wonder if I'm supposed to see anything while it's draining."

tamuchi Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:27 AM EST

the boys of Interpol sitting on a couch in a posed interview photo - yummy!

furriboots Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:26 AM EST

Always some picture of Gale Harold. No one else will do.

Catherine Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:16 AM EST

Steve Carell as Michael Scott in "The Office," with "World's Best Boss" mug. The caption for the image is "Character."

Camelot Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:15 AM EST

Umm... Mesach Taylor in full Anthony regalia (aka nerdy cardigan, happy smile).

arryana Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:11 AM EST

laptop: a still of lord farquaad from the first shrek movie where he's in bed (zebra-print blanket and leather cushions) holding a martini.
work: a tropical island so that i can get away mentally when the need arises, lol.

Nihilistic Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:10 AM EST

David Cook is NOT HOT! He's a fat, pale, soulpatch-wearing, prematurely balding oaf and in six months you people are all going to be ashamed of yourselves. Mark my words. I never knew this board was made up of so many lemmings.

Melody Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:01 AM EST

Ha! David Cook. It's one of the shopping ones during AI where he's in a shop tugging on a gray t-shirt and staring above the cameraman. The lighting is bright and he looks gorgeous.

jac Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:57 AM EST

David Cook -- at home and at work! Right now I have his picture from Billie Jean, but after reading below, I'm going to check out the People couch picture. I also have his screensaver downloaded from americanidol.com.

cap Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:43 AM EST

Darn, nobody sent me the memo re: having David Cook on my desktop! Seems everyone does. Sigh, I feel so left out.
Mine's a pic of my favorite guy (my son).

Dixie Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:23 AM EST

An early '90s shot of Gary Oldman lying in bed, bare-chested. I angle my pillow at night so I can look at him while going to sleep. Clearly I need therapy.

Joy Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:23 AM EST

Hello from the US. I have a new picture every day of David Tennant from all his various roles and sightings as well as some Dr. Who group shots. Love em!

chaps Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:13 AM EST

David Cook from Billie Jean week.

Alli Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:08 AM EST

Sawyer from Lost...Smokin' hot!

Mells Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:07 AM EST

Currently tiled on my desktop is David Cook in all his cuteness singig while wearing a black jacket, holding a guitar and highlighted with a pink light. Ahhhhh. This replaced the previous David Cook photo of him singing in a white shirt and black vest with no guitar and just the microphone stand. *sigh*

Annie Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:04 AM EST

Jim and Pam on the roof during season 4's Launch Party.

LisaMama Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 09:52 AM EST

I alternate awesome nature pictures downloaded from the National Geographic web site with Lord of the Rings artwork.

Kate Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 09:48 AM EST

James McAvoy!

Iva Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 09:44 AM EST

David Roland Cook baby! Who else?

wordgirl Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 09:41 AM EST

at work and home: hello kitty rocking a little black dress, on a polka-dotted background with a cartoon bubble that says, "i love pink"

Cathy W Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 09:34 AM EST

At work: a picture my co-worker took for me of David Cook while we were listening to him sing at the KC Power & Light District during his hometown visit May 9.
At home: a picture of David Cook I took at the Royals game later that same day as he was throwing out the first pitch.
Glad I'm not alone in my swooniness for the man-Cookie!

Christa Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 09:29 AM EST

I just put a new one up on my work computer about 5 minutes ago. It's this hilarious drawing that my friend sent me of a tearful Starbuck in the brig, screaming "We're going the wrong waaaaay." It's so funny it made me spit orange juice.

Sus Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 09:11 AM EST

David Cook, on the night he won American Idol, photoshopped to look like he's wearing a crown and pageant sash, holding a bouquet and scepter.

Liz Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 09:09 AM EST

My computer is at home in the kitchen, so just grey for me. But if I had anyone, I would be with Sue and Paola and put up Matthew Macfadyen (can't get that link to work, by the way, Paola!). That talent, that voice, those eyes!!

Auriana Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 09:07 AM EST

Work: Maron and Jeanne reversed from one another with a sword in between them from the manga Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne
Home: Van with wings carrying Hitomi through the sky from the anime Vision of Escaflowne
Laptop: A collage of pictures from the anime Record of Lodoss Wars

Yes, I'm definitely otaku.


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