We all know that we would be totally lost without television. What would we do to pass the time? Actually talk to each other? Naw. That's too hard and too much work. There is no need to argue about this since we all learned what we can do without television during the blackout several years back...and no one went crazy! Interesting...but I digress.
We all love TV and because of that we all have our favorite TV shows. It varies with each of us...whether you love pure drama (like Law & Order) or comedy (The Office) or any other wide variety of genres for TV shows, you have your favorite TV shows that you will never miss. The following is the beginning of my list of Top 10 TV shows. You may disagree with my analysis and I know my fellow bloggers on this site will disagree with at least two of the shows but these shows are the ones you will likely find flashing on the scene in my house.
Honorable Mention:
Brothers & Sisters (Sundays @ 10pm on ABC) :
This show, which will enter it's second season in the fall, was a surprise hit for ABC's Sunday night line up. Following Desperate Housewives, which begins at 9pm, Brothers & Sisters is a drama series based on the lives of the Walker family. The show focuses on the daily trials and tribulations of mother Nora Walker (Sally Field), who was widowed following the first episode where her husband, William Walker, has a heart attack, and her kin: Sarah (Rachel Griffiths) who is married with two children and, after her father's death, now runs the family business Ojai (O-hi) Foods, Political Theorist Kitty (Calista Flockhart) who now works for a US Senator (Rob Lowe) who is running for President, Oldest son Tommy, openly gay lawyer Kevin, youngest son and Afghanistan war veteran Justin, and the bastard child of the deceased William Walker: Rebecca. The show involves quite a bit of drama as well as comedy and mixes extremely well. The cast flows well together and Sally Field is a wonderful addition to the cast. I never really like Calista Flockhart (mostly because I cannot stand to look at her) but she does a wonderful job in this series in which her political affiliation (Republican) clashes with that of her mother (Democrat) and the two constantly are arguing over who is right and who is wrong. Every family can relate to something that this family goes through, whether it is death, arguments, disagreements, or family dinners and this is what makes the show so interesting to watch.
10. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (Weekdays @ 10pm on ABC Family - syndication) :
"Whose Line" is a half hour improvisational comedy show that consists of a cast of 4 members who create characters, scenes, and songs right off the top of their heads. The show originated in England and was broadcast on the BBC. In 1998 the show moved to the US and was hosted by Drew Carey with several of the cast members returning from the English version. Those cast members include Ryan Stiles (co-star on the Drew Carey Show), Colin Mochrie (a comedian who hails from Canada), and Wayne Brady. Those three became the show regulars and have a 4th person added each show such as Greg Proops, Brad Sherwood, and Kathy Greenwood. The show revolves around the host giving the performers scenes to act out in the form of many games (here is a list). The games provide many different styles of comedy and all the performers make fun of themselves or each other. The show also played host to several celebrities that would fill that 4th participant spot, such as Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, and Stephen Colbert. The game takes the form of an almost fake game show in which the participants are rewarded points (which simply don't matter) and at the end a winner is selected at random and does a game with host Drew Carey. There have been so many classic moments during the run of the show in the United States and none more memorable than Richard Simmons guest appearance to play one game with the participants...I cannot do this clip justice (just see for yourself and you'll know just why this is one of the funniest shows I have ever seen).
9. Robot Chicken (Saturday-Wednesday @ 11:30pm on Adult Swim) :
From the mind of Seth Green, Robot Chicken is an animated sketch show that makes fun of pop culture using dolls and action figures. It has been renewed for a 20 episode season beginning August 12th. The shows are short, only 11 minutes a piece but have no commercial interruptions throughout. Also to move from one sketch to the next a screen appears made of static to act as though you are changing the channel to view something new. Recently the show aired a tribute to Star Wars that was a 30 minute episode and featured clips from previous Robot Chicken episodes, as well as new material created for the special. Prominent voices on the show are Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, and Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy) and loads of celebrity voices including the cast of "That 70's Show." Not every show is filled with nonstop laughs, but what show is? Robot Chicken hits on so many issues in pop culture and totally turns them around to simply make them funny (i.e. Optimus Prime having prostate cancer).
8. Lost (Wednesdays @ 10pm on ABC) :
This is a topic of debate for some viewers. Some people love the Lost mysteries and philosophical topics while others simply have become confused and frustrated with the same issues. Lost is a drama about a group of plane crash survivors who were traveling on Oceanic Flight 815 from Sydney, Australia back to the US. The series is going to enter it's fourth season in February with 16 nonstop episodes. It was also announced by the creators and producers that the show would conclude after season 6 "on their own terms." There are so many thematic and mythological tones to the show that it would take an entire day to catch you up on them. My favorite part of the show, and the great mystery besides who else is on the island, is learning who each survivor was before the crash. We've seen surgeons, con artists, murderers, and insurance salesman as well as other professions that define who these people are. We see lives and significant events that shaped how the survivors got to where they are, including how and why they were on Oceanic Flight 815. Lost did come under some scrutiny for not giving enough answers to the many asked questions of the show and have fast-tracked some answers to accommodate the viewers, including the shocking season finale of Season 3 in which Jack confronts Kate (two of the main characters) years later from now saying "We have to go back! We shouldn't have left them!" If you want to get into the series and have not seen an episode so far...you may need to catch up with the previous seasons as this is not a show that you can simply turn on and catch onto the plot and characters quickly.
7. The Shield (Tuesdays @ 10pm on FX) :
This police drama set in Los Angeles focuses on Detective Vic Mackey and his "Strike Team" as they clean up the gang-infested streets of LA while also dealing with their own personal demons. The show is entering their 7th and final season in early 2008. The show has been criticized for it's portrayal of corrupt officers (especially Mackey's group) for stealing money, striking deals with gangs for immunity in return for information, and the use of brutality on citizens. The show has featured guest appearances by Forest Whitaker and Glen Close, respectively as an Internal Affairs officer and Captain of the LAPD and Mackey's Strike Team. There are many subplots that have carried over the years but Mackey and his team have remained a driving force of the show as they deal with the gangs of LA as well as Mackey's divorce, his children with Autism, his partner's death via murder from another member of the team, and his IA investigation by Whitaker. The Shield is not your typical cop show, and that is why it has lasted so long.
6. South Park (Wednesdays @ 10pm on Comedy Central) :
What more needs to be said about those loveable kids from South Park? Probably not much, if you have seen but just one episode of this hilarious animated comedy from the minds of Matt Stone and Trey Parker then you will know exactly what I speak of. Stan, Cartman, Kyle, and Kenny give us insight into politics, pop culture, religion, and anything else you can think of. They are fouled mouthed, they are intuitive, and they are fucking hilarious to a fault. The part that makes the show entirely whole is the fact it is not just these four kids that make the show. Their parents and the townsfolk make the show just as interesting and intriging to watch every week. You can turn on an episode and always count on these boys to give you a new way of thinking about a situation, whether it be Scientology, the show "Family Guy," Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, saving the rainforests, or Paris Hilton. South Park, and it's creators, are extremely talented on finding new and exciting ways to handle references to those sometimes "politically correct" topics.
Well that is Part 1 of my Top 10 TV Shows. Part 2 will be coming soon with even better shows, ones that all meet the criteria for such an honor. However I will say this...none of the shows listed on this Top 10 are on CBS because CBS is for old people and never in my life have I watched anything on CBS besides the "Price is Right." Nothing good comes out of CBS and I'm just not sure why. It claims to be America's most watched network but I've never really seen a show worth watching on that network. That is all.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Proof that Rosie is a total whacko...
Not only does this child look starved, but what is the deal with the powder blue camo? I mean, you are totally going to get caught like that.
People are stupid, awesome, sweet, and Ballsy...
The Sun and their stupid "copyright" laws suck. But this picture is worth a thousand pounds and a decent "hand-job".
This is the greatest birth control and elderly woman team up ever. "I felt sorry for her. Maybe she doesn't know that she could get a patch and not have a kid for five years," Stevens said. Why the hell wouldnt you want her on your bus?
It seems that England may be the only country in the world, in fact, to indulge in ginger-baiting.
Old man fucking youngish woman goes ballistic when youngish woman fucks not-as-old man. If you guessed Florida, you win.
"The trip to see pop music stars including Akon, Rihanna and Hilary Duff perform was intended to be a family celebration of Crystal's eighth-grade graduation." Is anybody really surprised that this is what it leads to: "I am disgusted they would promote sex and drugs to a 12-year-old." (with ugly family photo hilarity)
159$ Speeding ticket. Do you pay the fine, or blow the cop, miss your court date, and still pay the fine?
"Do not under any circumstances make any attempt on this land. We will not accept any tomfoolery by any criminal element, be it federal, state or local," Ed Brown continued, "We either walk out of here free or we die." Making this the ballsiest statement of the day. Good luck, nut-job tax-evaders.
This is the greatest birth control and elderly woman team up ever. "I felt sorry for her. Maybe she doesn't know that she could get a patch and not have a kid for five years," Stevens said. Why the hell wouldnt you want her on your bus?
It seems that England may be the only country in the world, in fact, to indulge in ginger-baiting.
Old man fucking youngish woman goes ballistic when youngish woman fucks not-as-old man. If you guessed Florida, you win.
"The trip to see pop music stars including Akon, Rihanna and Hilary Duff perform was intended to be a family celebration of Crystal's eighth-grade graduation." Is anybody really surprised that this is what it leads to: "I am disgusted they would promote sex and drugs to a 12-year-old." (with ugly family photo hilarity)
159$ Speeding ticket. Do you pay the fine, or blow the cop, miss your court date, and still pay the fine?
"Do not under any circumstances make any attempt on this land. We will not accept any tomfoolery by any criminal element, be it federal, state or local," Ed Brown continued, "We either walk out of here free or we die." Making this the ballsiest statement of the day. Good luck, nut-job tax-evaders.
"Stepmother of Europe"
"German politicians have condemned a computer generated photo of Poland’s leaders sucking the German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s bare breasts."
Apparently, Poland isn't making any new friends on the Global scene. But they definitely have a new fan in Me. Way to go, Poland!
Beer Pong: The Greatest Game Ever?
Whether you call it beer pong or beirut (if you're a fag), it's clear that beer pong is one of the greatest games ever invented. What other game gives you beer, competition, beer, boobie distractions, beer and awesomeness all in one? None, that's what. It's a game that anyone can pick up and play and win. Whether you're a veteran or a newbie, everyone has an equal chance of winning, depending on your partner and how well you're shooting.
Recently I've been reintroduced to beer pong after a couple month absence. And how I have missed thee.
The thing that kinda bothers me about this game is that there are no defined set of rules. Deemed "house rules," you are basically able to make up whatever rules you want to, as long as you live in that house.
The rules that I played with recently were as follows:
-Only 2 beers per team per round
-Leave the cup on the table when made
-2 balls in = brings them back
-2 balls in same cup = 3 cups gone and bring them back
-Bounces count as 2 cups, but you can swat away
-Bitches blow
-Only 2 re-racks per game
-Shoot 'til you miss rebuttal, unless both players make the last shot, then game over
Now, while these rules are fairly common, I believe there are flaws in there. These are the rules I have come to know and love:
-3 beers per team per round
-Once a cup is made, you can take the cup away. But if the other team is fast enough or you are too slow, and they make the same cup, then you take 3
-2 balls in = bring them back
-Bounces count as 2 cups, but you can swat away
-Bitches blow
-Re-racks at 6, 3, and 2 but ONLY if you call it
-Distractions are allowed and encouraged, but if you interfere with the ball, then you take 2 cups
-Rebuttals play out like this:
1. If the winning team only makes one ball in the last cup, the rebuttaling team only has to make one cup to cancel everything out, if both teammates make any cups, then the 2nd cup is taken away and play resumes as normal
2. If the winning team makes both balls in the last cup, then rebuttaling team MUST make both of their shots, or the game is over. If they make both cups, then play continues as normal
-I also have a rule where you CANNOT leave the table (unless you are puking, shitting yourself, or dying) or your team is disqualified and the next team gets to play, after you drink all the remaining cups on the table
I believe that my rules should be the norm, because it not only keeps everyone's attention solely on the game and keeps it moving, but my rebuttal system gives anyone a chance to comeback and turn the game around. It keeps everything interesting, competitive and fun.
Man, I love beer pong!
Recently I've been reintroduced to beer pong after a couple month absence. And how I have missed thee.
The thing that kinda bothers me about this game is that there are no defined set of rules. Deemed "house rules," you are basically able to make up whatever rules you want to, as long as you live in that house.
The rules that I played with recently were as follows:
-Only 2 beers per team per round
-Leave the cup on the table when made
-2 balls in = brings them back
-2 balls in same cup = 3 cups gone and bring them back
-Bounces count as 2 cups, but you can swat away
-Bitches blow
-Only 2 re-racks per game
-Shoot 'til you miss rebuttal, unless both players make the last shot, then game over
Now, while these rules are fairly common, I believe there are flaws in there. These are the rules I have come to know and love:
-3 beers per team per round
-Once a cup is made, you can take the cup away. But if the other team is fast enough or you are too slow, and they make the same cup, then you take 3
-2 balls in = bring them back
-Bounces count as 2 cups, but you can swat away
-Bitches blow
-Re-racks at 6, 3, and 2 but ONLY if you call it
-Distractions are allowed and encouraged, but if you interfere with the ball, then you take 2 cups
-Rebuttals play out like this:
1. If the winning team only makes one ball in the last cup, the rebuttaling team only has to make one cup to cancel everything out, if both teammates make any cups, then the 2nd cup is taken away and play resumes as normal
2. If the winning team makes both balls in the last cup, then rebuttaling team MUST make both of their shots, or the game is over. If they make both cups, then play continues as normal
-I also have a rule where you CANNOT leave the table (unless you are puking, shitting yourself, or dying) or your team is disqualified and the next team gets to play, after you drink all the remaining cups on the table
I believe that my rules should be the norm, because it not only keeps everyone's attention solely on the game and keeps it moving, but my rebuttal system gives anyone a chance to comeback and turn the game around. It keeps everything interesting, competitive and fun.
Man, I love beer pong!
Yesterday's Today in History...
Actually happened today. Well, years ago, but on the 29th. But you know what? Fuck it. I am changing history as I see fit. So nevermind the retraction. Yesterday's "Today in History" was completely historically accurate. Disagree? I'll bite your fucking ear off.
The Daily Clusterfuck...
By the way, you guys think the above would be a better title for this shit?
Now that Tony Blair is out, Gordon Brown vows to give new meaning to "Big Brother". England, it seems, is trying a bit too hard to out-do the US in douchebaggery.
Yes, the iPhone is out. Yes, I fucking want one. Why? Because it is fucking sexy, thats why. I have no idea what features are on it, no clue about the network-though Cingular/AT&T have notoriously bad/slow service-and no way to afford it. Fuck it. Its sexy. It can turn on its side. It is Apple. I definitely see Apple banking, and am excited. I want a Mac. Just deal with it.
Fox news? Yeah, what he said.
Interesting bit of possible non-terrorism in London. Car bombs...what happened to bomb bombs?
Forget about the War on Drugs, we have yet another Teacher Smokes Pot with Student story.
Now that Tony Blair is out, Gordon Brown vows to give new meaning to "Big Brother". England, it seems, is trying a bit too hard to out-do the US in douchebaggery.
Yes, the iPhone is out. Yes, I fucking want one. Why? Because it is fucking sexy, thats why. I have no idea what features are on it, no clue about the network-though Cingular/AT&T have notoriously bad/slow service-and no way to afford it. Fuck it. Its sexy. It can turn on its side. It is Apple. I definitely see Apple banking, and am excited. I want a Mac. Just deal with it.
Fox news? Yeah, what he said.
Interesting bit of possible non-terrorism in London. Car bombs...what happened to bomb bombs?
Forget about the War on Drugs, we have yet another Teacher Smokes Pot with Student story.
Today in History...
June 29th, 1613, The Globe Theatre (commonly known as Shakespeare's Globe Theatre) burns to the ground.
The original Globe was an Elizabethan theatre which opened in Autumn 1599 in Southwark, on the south bank of the Thames, in an area now known as Bankside. It was one of several major theatres that were located in the area, the others being the Swan, the Rose and The Hope. The Globe was the principal playhouse of the Lord Chamberlain's Men (who would become the King's Men in 1603). Most of Shakespeare's post-1599 plays were staged at the Globe, including Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear and Hamlet.
The Globe was owned by many actors, who (except for one) were also shareholders in the Lord Chamberlain's Men. Two of the six Globe shareholders, Richard Burbage and his brother Cuthbert Burbage, owned double shares of the whole, or 25% each; the other four men, Shakespeare, John Heminges, Augustine Phillips, and Thomas Pope, owned a single share, or 12.5%. (Originally William Kempe was intended to be the seventh partner, but he sold out his share to the four minority sharers, leaving them with more than the originally planned 10%). These initial proportions changed over time, as new sharers were added. Shakespeare's share diminished from 1/8 to 1/14, or roughly 7%, over the course of his career.
The Globe was built in 1599 using timber from an earlier theatre, The Theatre, that had been built by Richard Burbage's father, James Burbage, in Shoreditch in 1576. The Burbages originally had a 20-year lease of the site on which the Theatre was built. When the lease ran out, they dismantled The Theatre beam by beam and transported it over the Thames to reconstruct it as The Globe.
On June 29, 1613, the Globe Theatre went up in flames during a performance of Henry the Eighth. A theatrical cannon, set off during the performance, misfired, igniting the wooden beams and thatching. According to one of the few surviving documents of the event, no one was hurt except a man who put out his burning breeches with a bottle of ale.
The Globe Theatre was rebuilt by June, 1614 and closed in 1642 by the Puritans.
Movie Review of the Week: Live Free or Die Hard
Live Free or Die Hard, released June 27, is the 4th Die Hard movie in the 19 year old series. It is also the first one to feature a PG-13 rating and not a R rating. While that sounds like a disappointment, I don't really see them doing much more with the movie to actually earn that R rating, short of splashing more blood and yelling "fuck" more. They did well with what they had to work with. The movie feels like it has a darker tone than the other 3, which may be contributed to the way it was shot. Bruce Willis still shines after all these years as John McClane. He kicks ass and cracks jokes without even flinching. He does feel a little too perfect in this movie though, with the exception of not knowing anything about technology. He pulls a MacGuyver quite a few times with the way he dispatches his foes, i.e. driving a car through a toll booth to take out a helicopter. Justin Long is a tad bit too annoying in this movie, but overall he has the charm to be a humorous addition to the cast. McClane's daughter, Lucy(Mary Elizabeth Winstead), not only doesn't take shit from anyone but she's also hot as hell. Timothy Olyphant plays uber asshole cyber terrorist, Thomas Gabriel, beautifully. He has the charm and wit to make you hate to hate him for being the bad guy. One thing that bothered me was the way McClane delivers his trademark phrase "Yippee Ki Yay, Mother Fucker!" It was rushed and almost inaudible, which is quite the let-down.
All-in-all the movie was a great addition to the series, even after a 12 year absence and despite Willis being in his 50s (which you wouldn't believe from the way he looks and moves in the movie). I give it a 7.5 out of 10.
Todays "Oh Man, I can barely keep from Touching Myself"
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You thought cigarettes were addicting
We, as a nation, are addicted to technology. We live it, we breathe it, we soak it in everyday. We are dependent on it's functions and abilities. Now we have yet another technological innovation: iPhone.
Imagine, if you will, a 4-gig or 8-gig phone with the ability to use the internet, use a media player, and all other cell phone options. That is the iPhone. A clusterfuck of technology for $499-$599 with an AT&T phone plan that starts at a minimum of $59.99 a month for two years. People have been waiting in line for three to four days! Jesus!
I will say the same thing that I always say when it comes to new technology...it is going to have bugs and you wanted to have that brand new phone the instant it hits the shelves without thinking that it may not even be worth it if it has great problems. Wait. It's not hard. Wait a few months and let them find the kinks and get feedback from America on how good or bad the phone is.
Well here is to another fad that we will be hearing about for a long time.
Imagine, if you will, a 4-gig or 8-gig phone with the ability to use the internet, use a media player, and all other cell phone options. That is the iPhone. A clusterfuck of technology for $499-$599 with an AT&T phone plan that starts at a minimum of $59.99 a month for two years. People have been waiting in line for three to four days! Jesus!
I will say the same thing that I always say when it comes to new technology...it is going to have bugs and you wanted to have that brand new phone the instant it hits the shelves without thinking that it may not even be worth it if it has great problems. Wait. It's not hard. Wait a few months and let them find the kinks and get feedback from America on how good or bad the phone is.
Well here is to another fad that we will be hearing about for a long time.
All Hail...Me!
Well, this is my first post on this blog. I only have a few cuts and bruises, but it feels good to be here.
First off, Fuck you Opera! You won't let me type in this fucking box.
Secondly, for those who don't know me, I love to swear. Fuck shit balls ass, Barbra Streisand!
And C, I'll post something more interesting later. I just wanted to let you know that I do exist and I'm here to stay. So sit tight and grab a beer, or a remote, or a cock, or whatever you need to grab to occupy your time while I think of more awesome things to say.
First off, Fuck you Opera! You won't let me type in this fucking box.
Secondly, for those who don't know me, I love to swear. Fuck shit balls ass, Barbra Streisand!
And C, I'll post something more interesting later. I just wanted to let you know that I do exist and I'm here to stay. So sit tight and grab a beer, or a remote, or a cock, or whatever you need to grab to occupy your time while I think of more awesome things to say.
The drama continues
First of all let me say...eff the person who invented the Vodka and Cranberry mix, as well as the person who decided it would be good to drink shots of liquor. Wow.
Now back to the neverending drama that is the Chris Benoit story. This story has been covered from every angle by ESPN, WWE.com, MSNBC, and even CNN. The mystery continues as to what happened even though we now know that he strangled his wife and son before killing himself over last weekend, before the bodies were discovered Monday. Now, according to CNN, Benoit's Wikipedia entry was altered saying that he missed the last PPV (WWE Vengance) due to the death of his wife...however (and this is where it gets interesting) the entry was made at 12:01 am on Monday, hours before the bodies were actually found. The story has been twisting and turning since day 1. First, the question was raised as to how they died, but we were given that answer. Now we wonder if the family was a victim of Benoit's "roid rage." Roid rage may have been a reason for one of the killings but it does not make sense that he would still be ragin' when he killed his son the next day. On top of all that he placed Bibles next to the deceased which would indicate that he thought about this quite a bit after the fact, as well as the fact he stayed in the house for a few days with the dead bodies before offing himself.
What a world we live in because after I wrote the above post we already have an answer to the question of who wrote it...what a coincidence indeed. I would also hate to be Vince McMahon on this one because you automatically assume that it is steroids simply because he was a pro wrestler. Also, after a moving 3 hour tribute this past Monday on RAW, McMahon and the WWE pulled the tribute from the WWE website after it was learned that he killed his wife and family. A lot more information from McMahon can be found here, relating to his Today Show appearance where he talks about the Benoit incident and calls him a "monster."
On a lighter note, congratulations go out to Craig Biggio joining the prestigious 3,000 hit club! He has been a driving force for that Astros team for many years now and he's still kickin strong. Too bad that team never reaches the feats they should.
Also, I am saddened to report that the NFL's European league is folding after 16 years. I honestly can say that I do not care but I feel for those European fans who have grown to love the sport (although somehow it was losing $30 million a year) and if any of them are like me in regards to a passion for football...I would be considering protesting that, since we tend to protest things like TV shows but not political ends that were mentioned by my fellow blogger in a previous post. For once we are in agreement on something...make yourself heard! Protest something if you feel it is not right...bitching about it online and at the watercooler is well and good, but does it change anything? No. If you want to be heard you actually have to talk....in big numbers....do it now before even more shit hits the fan because we are already covered in a lot of it and it's time for a bath.
Now back to the neverending drama that is the Chris Benoit story. This story has been covered from every angle by ESPN, WWE.com, MSNBC, and even CNN. The mystery continues as to what happened even though we now know that he strangled his wife and son before killing himself over last weekend, before the bodies were discovered Monday. Now, according to CNN, Benoit's Wikipedia entry was altered saying that he missed the last PPV (WWE Vengance) due to the death of his wife...however (and this is where it gets interesting) the entry was made at 12:01 am on Monday, hours before the bodies were actually found. The story has been twisting and turning since day 1. First, the question was raised as to how they died, but we were given that answer. Now we wonder if the family was a victim of Benoit's "roid rage." Roid rage may have been a reason for one of the killings but it does not make sense that he would still be ragin' when he killed his son the next day. On top of all that he placed Bibles next to the deceased which would indicate that he thought about this quite a bit after the fact, as well as the fact he stayed in the house for a few days with the dead bodies before offing himself.
What a world we live in because after I wrote the above post we already have an answer to the question of who wrote it...what a coincidence indeed. I would also hate to be Vince McMahon on this one because you automatically assume that it is steroids simply because he was a pro wrestler. Also, after a moving 3 hour tribute this past Monday on RAW, McMahon and the WWE pulled the tribute from the WWE website after it was learned that he killed his wife and family. A lot more information from McMahon can be found here, relating to his Today Show appearance where he talks about the Benoit incident and calls him a "monster."
On a lighter note, congratulations go out to Craig Biggio joining the prestigious 3,000 hit club! He has been a driving force for that Astros team for many years now and he's still kickin strong. Too bad that team never reaches the feats they should.
Also, I am saddened to report that the NFL's European league is folding after 16 years. I honestly can say that I do not care but I feel for those European fans who have grown to love the sport (although somehow it was losing $30 million a year) and if any of them are like me in regards to a passion for football...I would be considering protesting that, since we tend to protest things like TV shows but not political ends that were mentioned by my fellow blogger in a previous post. For once we are in agreement on something...make yourself heard! Protest something if you feel it is not right...bitching about it online and at the watercooler is well and good, but does it change anything? No. If you want to be heard you actually have to talk....in big numbers....do it now before even more shit hits the fan because we are already covered in a lot of it and it's time for a bath.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
You wanna be lazy and post song lyrics???
Well I guess I can too.
Author/Artist/Singer: Easton Sheena
Music Title/Track: Morning Train (Nine to Five)
I wake up every mornin', I stumble out of bed
Stretchin' and yawnin', another day ahead
It seems to last forever, and time goes slowly by
Till babe and me's together, then it starts to fly
'Cause the moment that he's with me, time can take a flight
The moment that he's with me, everything's alright
Night time is the right time, we make love
Then it's his and my time, we take off
CHORUS:
My baby takes the morning train,
He works from nine till five and then,
He takes another home again to find me waitin' for him
REPEAT CHORUS
He takes me to a movie, or to a restaurant, to go
Slow dancing, anything I want
Only when he's with me, I catch light
Only when he gives me, makes me feel alright
CHORUS:
My baby takes the morning train,
He works from nine till five and then,
He takes another home again to find me waitin' for him
All day I think of him, dreamin' of him constantly
I'm crazy mad for him, and he's crazy mad for me
When he steps off that train, I'm heading for, a fight
Work all day to earn his pay, so we can play all night
CHORUS:
My baby takes the morning train,
He works from nine till five and then,
He takes another home again to find me waitin' for him
(chorus repeats out)
He's always on that morning train
He works so hard
To find me waiting for him...
Stupid text of the Day...
"I may need a condom...got one?"
Yes. Yes I do. Next time, be prepared, boy scout.
So this shit is just weird...
I am sure that a little grass isnt going to kill you, but it can sure ruin your teaching career. Especially if your smoking buddy is your 14 year old student.
In another story of "Stickin' it to The Man", these men wear dresses. Here's to hoping they at least wore undies.
"Devon schoolgirl Claire McDonald found herself receiving emails containing top secret information from the Pentagon after being accidentally added to a round robin list by a navy commander. One of them was offering advice to the UK on how to prevent secrets from being leaked." And other total Fuck-Ups in email.
Flowers for Algernon? Maybe. I smell inspiring true story cooking.
FACT: "...since there are only a small handful of true pimps I've reason to reaffirm that indeed, Pimpin' ain't easy."
In another story of "Stickin' it to The Man", these men wear dresses. Here's to hoping they at least wore undies.
"Devon schoolgirl Claire McDonald found herself receiving emails containing top secret information from the Pentagon after being accidentally added to a round robin list by a navy commander. One of them was offering advice to the UK on how to prevent secrets from being leaked." And other total Fuck-Ups in email.
Flowers for Algernon? Maybe. I smell inspiring true story cooking.
FACT: "...since there are only a small handful of true pimps I've reason to reaffirm that indeed, Pimpin' ain't easy."
Articles of Impeachment called for the Vice President...
Rep. McDermott joins Rep. Kucinich in calling for Cheney's removal from office. The following was issued. It is worth a read. These things ARE important, no matter how into politics one may not be...
"Mr. Speaker:
It is time for a new exit strategy, one that removes the Vice President of the United States from office- voluntarily if he chooses, but by impeachment if he stonewalls.
The time has come for the Vice President to go. Our nation and our national security interests at home and abroad cannot afford to have this Vice President one heartbeat away from the presidency.
As it stands now, the Vice President’s damage to U.S. interests, security, system of government, and our position at home and abroad will take years to overcome.
As my constituents in the State of Washington’s 7th Congressional District know, I have struggled mightily with this matter for a long time. In grave matters facing our nation, I believe conscience and a deep respect for our system of government should guide our actions and words.
I didn’t hesitate to speak truth to power before the invasion of Iraq, despite the bitter partisan attacks that I knew would follow.
I have no doubt that I’ll be targeted for a new round of shelling after these remarks…
The intent of this Administration, and this Vice President, has been to silence all dissent, and it always happens the same way...relentless attacks until people ask themselves---do I want to subject myself to that kind of hell if I speak out?
Fear is what kept this Administration in office in 2004, and fear is the only public discourse this Administration understands- and practices.
Why debate when you can dictate?
Why follow the law when you act like you are above the law?
For months I have believed that impeachment was a dire course of action. Over these same months, I have seen the Vice President repeatedly drive our nation into increasingly dire situations, in Iraq, in Iran, and within our own country as he tramples over the Constitution like it is a doormat.
For months, I have considered if America would best be served by bringing forth articles of impeachment against the Vice President. I kept asking myself: Is the Vice President's conduct that dire, because impeachment is the closest thing there is to internment on political death row.
The Founders intended impeachment to be used when those running the government forgot they worked for the people. And, the Founders intended impeachment to be used when those running government acted as if they were above the law.
When you look at the record you have to conclude that the Vice President has placed himself above the law.
He holds himself accountable only to special interests, who meet with him in secret, with no record kept of who was there, what was discussed or what promises the Vice President made.
For the last four years, the Vice President has refused to allow routine office inspections by a federal agency regarding the safe handling of America's secrets. The Vice President defies the Information Security Oversight Agency claiming that he is not part of the executive branch of government.
When a sitting Vice President claims that he is not part of the executive branch of government to which he was elected, it is time to remove him from office.
The Vice President holds himself accountable to no one. He ordered the Secret Service to destroy visitor logs. As we have learned in the Washington Post, the Vice President has circumvented every check and balance inside the White House to force through his own agenda: to spy on Americans through illegal wiretaps, creating the Gulag Guantanamo, and subverting civil liberties and free speech at every turn.
Since the President permits this flagrant disregard for the Constitution, it is up to the Congress to act and defend the American people.
With each new revelation, America has seen only glints of what has been happening in total secrecy.
For all that we don't know, this much we do know: the Vice President holds himself above the law. And, it is time for the Congress to enforce the law. I believe the evidence is overwhelming and articles of impeachment against the Vice President should be drawn up.
The Vice President likes to say the military option is on the table. Tonight it is time to say the impeachment option is on the table. I'm adding my name to H.R. 333, calling for the impeachment of Vice President Dick Cheney.
For the good of the nation, the Vice President could leave office immediately. Call it a medical condition; call it a political condition; call it what it is- the departure of a person who forgot that he works for the American people.
Mr. Vice President, resign or face impeachment.
Thank you."
I could have easily linked this and not taken up so much space, but I believe this was necessary. It is absolutely necessary to post this information in its entirity. So far, there are two people calling for Cheney's Impeachment. I do not believe that it will be much longer before that bandwagon starts thumping with the sound of unimpressed politicians, finally realizing what this administration has done to the people of this country, the reputation of this country, and the people throughout the world that have had to endure while we, the people, sat idly by. Americans, this administration may be the worst in history, yet nothing has been done. former President Clinton got a blowjob in the Oval Office and was impeached. Current President Bush has led, what I will call nothing short of, a genocide of our troops and civilians in the Middle East. Yet we do nothing. This administration has effectively dug its own grave in the history books, however, Our inaction, Our complacency, Our ME attitude has done as much damage as the administration itself. When did the spirit of the 60's die? Where are the protestors? Where are the Voices of the young generation? Where do we stand? I would think that with the advent of the Internet and the overwhelming majority of people with communication devices that a movement would take little more than a stone tossed into a pond. It seems this is not the case. The attacks on September 11th did more than kill a few thousand innocent civilians. September 11th killed America. Two planes flew into the World Trade Center, destroying them, shattering our spirits, and effectively creating a country full of fear. George Bush saw that and pounced. George Bush may not be the devil that created this disaster, but he and his administration surely have been the vile charlatans benefiting from it.
Priceless...
Just absolutely Fucking Priceless. Almost makes me like kids.
This may be the most interesting attempt at new-age tech art that I seen seen thus far. And, actually, its pretty damn good. Check out the Face Your Pockets Project.
Speaking of art, the Splasher has been revealed. Well, probably. But at least they put together a really interesting read. Hell, take a look at one of the pages:
...and the interesting commentary at the bottom...
"Your compromises with capital are not some side deal you make to support your art; it is essential to it, capital is woven into your production. This makes you specialists, role players in the market of commodities, capable of producing only alienation and more commodities, shot through with technique and acres of pretense."
This may be the most interesting attempt at new-age tech art that I seen seen thus far. And, actually, its pretty damn good. Check out the Face Your Pockets Project.
Speaking of art, the Splasher has been revealed. Well, probably. But at least they put together a really interesting read. Hell, take a look at one of the pages:
...and the interesting commentary at the bottom...
"Your compromises with capital are not some side deal you make to support your art; it is essential to it, capital is woven into your production. This makes you specialists, role players in the market of commodities, capable of producing only alienation and more commodities, shot through with technique and acres of pretense."
Quote of the Day...
"Don't serve the time; let the time serve you."
~Paris Hilton speaking about her terrible 23 day jail sentence.
~Paris Hilton speaking about her terrible 23 day jail sentence.
Today in History...
On June 28, 1997,in his rematch with Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson bit off a portion of Holyfield's ear in retaliation for what he perceived as purposeful headbutts. The match ends with Tyson being disqualified in the Third round.
Mish-Mash and some really stupid people...
George Bush declares executive privilege and delivers a hearty Fuck You to Congress. Perhaps Bush thinks that firing a slew of US Attorneys for partisan reasons really was a good idea...hmmm...It seems that the battle over separation of powers is looming. Its about fucking time.
Okay. So this is fucking ridiculous. Basically, these people are trying to ransom Pro-Lifer's by threatening abortion if they cannot raise 50,000$. Because the woman "doesn't believe that she'd be able to give up a child after giving birth to it". Personally, I am a huge Pro-Choicer...but something seems incredibly fucked up about this situation. And the bigger question remains: Since there is no contact info listed, is this even real? And if not, is this not the sickest fucking scam ever? Of All Time. Ever.
This is so not what I would expect out of the Amazing Spider-Man.
These German girls are Retarded. Meanwhile, Italian "Court acquits teacher in "retard" case" I smell an internation coincidence of hilarious awesomenss.
You know how when someone falls you just have to laugh a little inside? Well, this is kind of like that, but you should definitely feel bad after.
And Finally: THE GREATEST INVENTION EVER.
Okay. So this is fucking ridiculous. Basically, these people are trying to ransom Pro-Lifer's by threatening abortion if they cannot raise 50,000$. Because the woman "doesn't believe that she'd be able to give up a child after giving birth to it". Personally, I am a huge Pro-Choicer...but something seems incredibly fucked up about this situation. And the bigger question remains: Since there is no contact info listed, is this even real? And if not, is this not the sickest fucking scam ever? Of All Time. Ever.
This is so not what I would expect out of the Amazing Spider-Man.
These German girls are Retarded. Meanwhile, Italian "Court acquits teacher in "retard" case" I smell an internation coincidence of hilarious awesomenss.
You know how when someone falls you just have to laugh a little inside? Well, this is kind of like that, but you should definitely feel bad after.
And Finally: THE GREATEST INVENTION EVER.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Time actually flied by today
Seeing as how it has been 6 hours since my last entry I have absolutely no idea what to talk about. However I will say that is sucks having to hide a hickey from patients and, especially, my coworkers for fear of eighty questions from those damn inquisitors.
You know the more that I think about it I really think I would love to just make out a list of my Top 10 Television Shows and why I like them. I was looking over some "That 70's Show" quotes today and I had that little epiphany. So look forward to that...probably on a day that I'm really bored at work...which shouldn't be too long from now. Yeah...that sounds like a lot of fun. I could...I could do that quite often with musical artists...or movies...or quotes...yeah...that would be fun. Where am I? (That line is one of all time favorite Stewie moments and I laugh every time I watch that part).
Well I just wanted to give a quick update on my plans before I go get drunk with my friends.
Until next time...
You know the more that I think about it I really think I would love to just make out a list of my Top 10 Television Shows and why I like them. I was looking over some "That 70's Show" quotes today and I had that little epiphany. So look forward to that...probably on a day that I'm really bored at work...which shouldn't be too long from now. Yeah...that sounds like a lot of fun. I could...I could do that quite often with musical artists...or movies...or quotes...yeah...that would be fun. Where am I? (That line is one of all time favorite Stewie moments and I laugh every time I watch that part).
Well I just wanted to give a quick update on my plans before I go get drunk with my friends.
Until next time...
"Move Over"...
Holy shit! Somebody finally figured out how to deal with Slow fucking drivers in the Fast fucking left lane. AWESOME. I WANT THIS.
I was going to save THESE for tomorrow...
But I just want to stare so very badly.
Now for the obvious question: Real or Fake? I mean that on a couple of levels. First, do they look real? (which I personally think they do) Secondly, does that really matter? (also, it fucking matters) I was listening to the radio today and the discussion came up about whether or not breast implants are a deal-breaker for some people. It is for me. I am not a huge fan of huge chests in general, so perhaps I am a little biased, but I could not handle a fraudulant chest. Somehow I feel like it invalidates the individual.
And since I am speaking about the femal chestal section, I have one more question: What the hell do we call them? What is the proper name for the lady fun-bags? I hate the way "boobies" or "boobs" sounds, and it seems that everytime I say the word "tits" I get the Look of Death. So, I'm asking, what should phrase should I use when refering to the Gorgeous Tits above?
Now for the obvious question: Real or Fake? I mean that on a couple of levels. First, do they look real? (which I personally think they do) Secondly, does that really matter? (also, it fucking matters) I was listening to the radio today and the discussion came up about whether or not breast implants are a deal-breaker for some people. It is for me. I am not a huge fan of huge chests in general, so perhaps I am a little biased, but I could not handle a fraudulant chest. Somehow I feel like it invalidates the individual.
And since I am speaking about the femal chestal section, I have one more question: What the hell do we call them? What is the proper name for the lady fun-bags? I hate the way "boobies" or "boobs" sounds, and it seems that everytime I say the word "tits" I get the Look of Death. So, I'm asking, what should phrase should I use when refering to the Gorgeous Tits above?
Today in History...
Comedic gold is born...
Helen Adams Keller was born June 27, 1880, and died June 1, 1968. She was a deafblind American author, activist and lecturer. Helen Keller was born at an estate called Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama, to parents Captain Arthur H. Keller, a former officer of the Confederate Army, and Kate Adams Keller, cousin of Robert E. Lee.
She was not born blind and deaf; it was not until nineteen months of age that she came down with an illness described by doctors as "an acute congestion of the stomach and the brain," which could have possibly been scarlet fever or meningitis. The illness did not last for a particularly long time, but it left her deaf and blind.
Helen's big breakthrough in communication came one day when she realized that the motions her teacher was making on her palm, while running cool water over her palm from a pump, symbolized the idea of "water;" she then nearly exhausted Anne Sullivan, her teacher, demanding the names of all the other familiar objects in her world.
A Legal Hallucinogen?
At least, until there is widespread use, or someone has fun, or I hate regulation of recreational drugs. Hell, according to the article, "some researchers say salvia could have beneficial effects -- including uses treating depression or bipolar disorder".
Maybe the use of salvia has become widespread..."Expedition to look for Bigfoot Evidence". In Marquette County. Michigan. Thats the Upper Peninsula, folks. And thats another reason to not be a Michigander.
So let me get this straight? Its totally cool if I am using marijuana to liven up my pasta, but I cant roll a fatty legally? Well, Vice President Yusuf Kalla, I am going to be doing a lot of fucking cooking. Brownies, anyone?
Those Afghani opium farmers are some amazing dudes. Record crop production amidst 7000 British troops. Interestingly enough, the harvest produces "most of the heroin on the streets of Britain and mainland Europe."
Usually, I save my drug posts for something funny, or awesome...but FUCK YOU, Chris Benoit. How could you do that to your SON?
Maybe the use of salvia has become widespread..."Expedition to look for Bigfoot Evidence". In Marquette County. Michigan. Thats the Upper Peninsula, folks. And thats another reason to not be a Michigander.
So let me get this straight? Its totally cool if I am using marijuana to liven up my pasta, but I cant roll a fatty legally? Well, Vice President Yusuf Kalla, I am going to be doing a lot of fucking cooking. Brownies, anyone?
Those Afghani opium farmers are some amazing dudes. Record crop production amidst 7000 British troops. Interestingly enough, the harvest produces "most of the heroin on the streets of Britain and mainland Europe."
Usually, I save my drug posts for something funny, or awesome...but FUCK YOU, Chris Benoit. How could you do that to your SON?
This seems a little creepy
I know that sex education is important and that we try to make it relate to youth as much as we can. It could be by having animations or real life classes on tape with kids asking questions kids in class may not be comfortable asking. However, the following clip is not so expected when I think of sex education...and also appears to me as a little creepy. Take a look and see for yourself.
Every wonder how new marketing campaigns are thought up in the "Pop" business? Here is an example of how it could go. P.S. I love College Humor.
You wonder why court systems are so backed up and bogged down? Just look at Sweden.
This is why I think Ed Anger needs to have more columns than just once a week.
I think I feel a rant coming on...later.
Every wonder how new marketing campaigns are thought up in the "Pop" business? Here is an example of how it could go. P.S. I love College Humor.
You wonder why court systems are so backed up and bogged down? Just look at Sweden.
This is why I think Ed Anger needs to have more columns than just once a week.
I think I feel a rant coming on...later.
Sad, Quote of The Day...
"That is that. The end"
~Former Prime Minister Tony Blair as he steps down as Britain's Prime Minister.
"The packed Commons chamber...rose to its feet with MPs on all sides - and the public galleries - giving Mr Blair an unprecedented farewell two-minute standing ovation."
Farewell, Mr Blair. Your accomplishments have benefitted your nation, as well as the world, in ways that I can only hope you understand.
Gordon Brown takes over his duties. Hopefully, this one will not fall into the political and possibly career-ending nose dive that Blair did.
~Former Prime Minister Tony Blair as he steps down as Britain's Prime Minister.
"The packed Commons chamber...rose to its feet with MPs on all sides - and the public galleries - giving Mr Blair an unprecedented farewell two-minute standing ovation."
Farewell, Mr Blair. Your accomplishments have benefitted your nation, as well as the world, in ways that I can only hope you understand.
Gordon Brown takes over his duties. Hopefully, this one will not fall into the political and possibly career-ending nose dive that Blair did.
Hey, we made it!
I am making it a personal goal to have more posts than the Simpsons have episodes. So thats like, a gazillion, right?
Maybe I am a day late on this one...
But Tom Cruise has been forbidden by the Germans to shoot a new film basically because of his wacky, zany, and overall fuck-twit beliefs revolving Scientology. While this is not huge news, because not too many people give a shit about Tom Cruise anymore, it is interesting to see Germany do this. I mean, what is really the big deal about him shooting a film there? I doubt that Cruise in Germany will equate to a slew of Germans dropping the bratwurst and getting all geeked for Scientology.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Afternoon Delight...
This tweakline was so good I had to borrow it from Fark.com..."Bush invites 50 Presidential Scholar high school seniors to White House and is surprised when they hand him a letter asking him to please stop torturing terrorism suspects." Hooray for the students who understand Free Speech.
A reason to turn in/burn/shit on/spit on/and basically curse your Republican card. Right-Wing, I give you your Giuliani. Keywords being: cocaine, failing to attend official meetings, Catholic priest suspended from the church over abuse allegations. Awesome.
Cause of Death in Benoit case revealed. Steroids/drugs may have been involved. Somehow, I'm not surprised.
A reason to turn in/burn/shit on/spit on/and basically curse your Republican card. Right-Wing, I give you your Giuliani. Keywords being: cocaine, failing to attend official meetings, Catholic priest suspended from the church over abuse allegations. Awesome.
Cause of Death in Benoit case revealed. Steroids/drugs may have been involved. Somehow, I'm not surprised.
Really makes you wonder
We all have those times where we simply do not understand something, whether it be life or people or a subject like math or the afterlife. I know I find myself looking at eternity sometimes and try to make sense of it all if it all doesn't work out the way I would like it to...but then I just know that I'll never understand it and go about my day. Something happened over the weekend and Monday...not to me...that made me stop and think about the truly dark side of people.
If you don't watch professional wrestling then you will not know who this person is. Chris Benoit (Ben-wah) was a professional wrestler who was in WCW and WWE before his death on Monday. You may ask why this is such a big deal? Okay, you were a wrestling fan, he was a wrestler and now he's dead...so? As shocked as I was to hear that he was dead (at the age of 40) it was the circumstances surrounding his death, as well as RAW's episode Monday night with a tribute that made me think. If you like to catch up on the story first click here...if not just read on.
Having read that he died without knowing anything at all, just the initial report found me shocked and wondering what happened, as naturally you would. My brother, his buddy Steve, and I started going through theories of what we believed could have happened and Keith ended up getting pretty close to the truth...if the above initial report is true. However, this got me wondering just how much of a face people can put on, as well as how much it could take for what most friends and family labeled a "honorable family man and a wonderful human being" to simply go off the deep end for reasons we may never know. When I was watching RAW this morning (thanks DVR) and listening to all of Benoits coworkers and family talk about what a wonderful guy he was who would do anything for anyone and who always brought his kids with him to events. His kids were dressed up in suits and always polite and shaking hands with anyone who would approach them, a token to the wonderful father he was. You hear nothing but good things and you wonder...why? how? what happened? This guy really did those horrible things? There are always those people who are out in the world that put on one face when they are out and are a totally different person while alone or with "loved ones." Mostly I think of abusers and murderers...which is beginning to be the definition of Benoit. However, I cannot help but find myself in a conundrum:
I know you will never hear bad things about a dead man on national TV but to see the looks on these grown mens faces and see the utter pain that this death is causing them...you always ask yourself why. None of them wanted to be there in front of that camera. That is not because they don't care or they don't want to share their feelings...it's because they shouldn't have to...because this should not have happened, and it should never happen...but it does. I know how they are feeling when you have a close friend (whether your own or a friend of the family) kill themself for seemingly no reason. You are left with shock and disbelief...but sometimes that is taken over by anger for what happened. Tragedy happens in all kinds of ways in this world and you never know who your next door neighbor really is sometimes...but if all of the reports are true and this is what happened...I've lost a lot of respect for a wrestler who gave his life to the business of professional wrestling and who was that supposed "family man." Some of you may read that and say "Hey, there could be a reason for why he did it" or you may think "how can you say that you've lost respect for someone like him?" I'll tell you why...suicide alone gets you no respect in my book, let alone combining it with murder. Suicide is such a "cop out" (for lack of a better term) and simply makes you a weak willed person who just cannot deal with the shitty life you supposedly have. This suicide, unlike the one in my life, was from a man who had a family (a wife, a kid with that wife, and two kids from a previous marriage), who had a job that he loved doing everyday of his life, and is one of the most popular men in his field (beloved by his coworkers, his family, and his fans).
You ask yourself "why?" to questions you probably will never know the answer to. You try to make yourself understand just how human nature works and what it is....but you'll never really know. I just do not understand this...and I may never understand it...but that's okay. Life is uncertain and time is precious. We have all learned that in some way, shape, or form. If you haven't learned that yet, take it from me...say the things you need to say and don't always wait "until tomorrow" because only God knows where you will be in the morning.
If you don't watch professional wrestling then you will not know who this person is. Chris Benoit (Ben-wah) was a professional wrestler who was in WCW and WWE before his death on Monday. You may ask why this is such a big deal? Okay, you were a wrestling fan, he was a wrestler and now he's dead...so? As shocked as I was to hear that he was dead (at the age of 40) it was the circumstances surrounding his death, as well as RAW's episode Monday night with a tribute that made me think. If you like to catch up on the story first click here...if not just read on.
Having read that he died without knowing anything at all, just the initial report found me shocked and wondering what happened, as naturally you would. My brother, his buddy Steve, and I started going through theories of what we believed could have happened and Keith ended up getting pretty close to the truth...if the above initial report is true. However, this got me wondering just how much of a face people can put on, as well as how much it could take for what most friends and family labeled a "honorable family man and a wonderful human being" to simply go off the deep end for reasons we may never know. When I was watching RAW this morning (thanks DVR) and listening to all of Benoits coworkers and family talk about what a wonderful guy he was who would do anything for anyone and who always brought his kids with him to events. His kids were dressed up in suits and always polite and shaking hands with anyone who would approach them, a token to the wonderful father he was. You hear nothing but good things and you wonder...why? how? what happened? This guy really did those horrible things? There are always those people who are out in the world that put on one face when they are out and are a totally different person while alone or with "loved ones." Mostly I think of abusers and murderers...which is beginning to be the definition of Benoit. However, I cannot help but find myself in a conundrum:
I know you will never hear bad things about a dead man on national TV but to see the looks on these grown mens faces and see the utter pain that this death is causing them...you always ask yourself why. None of them wanted to be there in front of that camera. That is not because they don't care or they don't want to share their feelings...it's because they shouldn't have to...because this should not have happened, and it should never happen...but it does. I know how they are feeling when you have a close friend (whether your own or a friend of the family) kill themself for seemingly no reason. You are left with shock and disbelief...but sometimes that is taken over by anger for what happened. Tragedy happens in all kinds of ways in this world and you never know who your next door neighbor really is sometimes...but if all of the reports are true and this is what happened...I've lost a lot of respect for a wrestler who gave his life to the business of professional wrestling and who was that supposed "family man." Some of you may read that and say "Hey, there could be a reason for why he did it" or you may think "how can you say that you've lost respect for someone like him?" I'll tell you why...suicide alone gets you no respect in my book, let alone combining it with murder. Suicide is such a "cop out" (for lack of a better term) and simply makes you a weak willed person who just cannot deal with the shitty life you supposedly have. This suicide, unlike the one in my life, was from a man who had a family (a wife, a kid with that wife, and two kids from a previous marriage), who had a job that he loved doing everyday of his life, and is one of the most popular men in his field (beloved by his coworkers, his family, and his fans).
You ask yourself "why?" to questions you probably will never know the answer to. You try to make yourself understand just how human nature works and what it is....but you'll never really know. I just do not understand this...and I may never understand it...but that's okay. Life is uncertain and time is precious. We have all learned that in some way, shape, or form. If you haven't learned that yet, take it from me...say the things you need to say and don't always wait "until tomorrow" because only God knows where you will be in the morning.
Interesting Look at the Top 20 Movie Insults...
My personal favorite on this list:
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989)
The Insulter: Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase)
The Situation: Not having a happy holidays, Clark reveals his Christmas wish would be to tell his boss the following tirade.
The insult: “You cheap, lying, no good, rotten, floor flushing, low life, snake licking, dirt eating, inbred, over-stuffed, ignorant, blood-sucking, dog kissing, brainless, dickless, hopeless, heartless, fatass, bug-eyed, stiff-legged, spineless, worm-headed sack of monkey shit!”
Listed as #10, I would put it much closer to the top 5. Why? The amazing delivery on this line is absolutely essential to how well it plays. It is almost mesmerizing to watch this display of Mental Breakdown.
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989)
The Insulter: Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase)
The Situation: Not having a happy holidays, Clark reveals his Christmas wish would be to tell his boss the following tirade.
The insult: “You cheap, lying, no good, rotten, floor flushing, low life, snake licking, dirt eating, inbred, over-stuffed, ignorant, blood-sucking, dog kissing, brainless, dickless, hopeless, heartless, fatass, bug-eyed, stiff-legged, spineless, worm-headed sack of monkey shit!”
Listed as #10, I would put it much closer to the top 5. Why? The amazing delivery on this line is absolutely essential to how well it plays. It is almost mesmerizing to watch this display of Mental Breakdown.
Today in History & Quote of the Day Wrapped in a big blanket of Sexy...
"Ich bin ein Berliner" ("I am a citizen of Berlin") is a famous quotation from a June 26, 1963 speech of U.S. President John F. Kennedy in West Berlin. He was underlining the support of the United States for democratic West Germany shortly after the Soviet-supported Communist state of East Germany erected the Berlin Wall as a barrier to prevent movement between East and West.
The speech is considered one of Kennedy's best, and a notable moment of the Cold War. It was a great morale boost for West Berliners, who lived in an enclave deep inside East Germany and feared a possible East German occupation. Speaking from the balcony of Rathaus Schöneberg, Kennedy said,
"Two thousand years ago the proudest boast was civis romanus sum [I am a Roman citizen]. Today, in the world of freedom, the proudest boast is 'Ich bin ein Berliner'...All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and, therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words 'Ich bin ein Berliner!'"
*Actual cue card that Kennedy used. It's amazing what one can find on the net.
I must be a fool...
To actually believe in Free Speech...unless I am not a fool, and some fucking morons in the Supreme Court are twats. (Op/Ed goodness after the jump)
A Day of Silence...
Much of the music that you can stream via Internet radio is silent today. Silent because of impending Royalty rate hikes. Sadly, it seems that large music companies no longer care about the product that they are trying to sell, but how much money that can be made by selling it. I hope that this protest works. Retroactive royalties to January 1st of 2006 could easily kill a few small companies while hitting hard the population that listens to Internet radio. Learn more here.
Real American Heroes...
"Victim of Dropped RIAA Lawsuit Sues RIAA, Alleges Illegal Investigation of US Citizens"
We should build this wall...and then see how much water the place can hold.
Just when you thought that Americans couldn't be more selfish, they turn around and surprise you by setting the bar for charitable donations.
We should build this wall...and then see how much water the place can hold.
Just when you thought that Americans couldn't be more selfish, they turn around and surprise you by setting the bar for charitable donations.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Accused...
Of misunderstanding last post and taking it out on a bicycle. Clearly, drinking was involved. Bonus: Hostels actually do have housekeepers.
And most importantly, "hate your fellow fuckwit who stole your piece-of-shit Honda Civic." An opent letter to the public, brought to you by Officer C. Springett, Chula Vista CA.
And most importantly, "hate your fellow fuckwit who stole your piece-of-shit Honda Civic." An opent letter to the public, brought to you by Officer C. Springett, Chula Vista CA.
Today in History...
June 25th, 1947, the Diary of Anne Frank is published for the first time. The Diary of a Young Girl is a book composed of extracts from a diary written by Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl, while she was in hiding for two years with her family during the World War II Nazi occupation of The Netherlands. The family was apprehended in 1944 and Frank ultimately died of typhus in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. After the war, the diary was retrieved by Frank's father, Otto Frank.
Quote of the Day...
"I Hope That Movie Gives an Entire Generation of Children Bubonic Plague."
~David Schmader on Ratatouille
~David Schmader on Ratatouille
Free Speech? Are you Fucking Kidding me?
"Bong Hits 4 Jesus" case fails in Supreme Court ruling. "The winning side in the case was quick to assert that the decision was not anti-free speech." Are you absolutely serious Chief Justice Roberts? How is this not a violation of free speech? The argument even goes on to say that Political and Religious speech is still protected, yet how could one not see the political and religious ties in those 4 words? Yes, the students argument is that the phrase was just gibberish. Yes, it is slightly inappropriate to have that sign at an Olympic torch ceremony. But so what? Does that make it so wrong that one could not display the sign? Was there a riot started? Did the torch get so offended that it decided not to burn? No. None of this happened. Yet it seems as if our overtly conservative, anti-change Supreme Court, (which will now be referred to as the Council of Out-of Touch Elderly Fucks and a Couple Good Ones) is on its way to overturning Tinker v. Des Moines.
Tinker v. Des Moines is the case where five public school students (including high school student John Tinker and his sister, jr. high student—Mary Beth Tinker) got suspended for wearing black armbands to school in December 1965 to protest the Vietnam War. They won. Thankfully. In the majority 7-2 opinion, Justice Abe Fortas famously wrote: "It can hardly be argued that students shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech at the schoolhouse gate."
Great excerpt from the arguments in which Justice Thurgood Marshall speaks with the Des Moines schoolboard lawyer, Allan Herrick.
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Herrick: We had a situation here where it was explosive… All right. This is page 70, at the top of the Appendix. “A former student at one of our high schools was killed in Vietnam. Some of his friends are still in school. It was felt that if any kind of a demonstration existed, it might evolve into something which would be difficult to control.”
Justice Marshall: Do we have a city in this country that hasn’t had someone killed in Vietnam?
Herrick: No, I think not, Your Honor, but I don’t think it would be an explosive situation in most cases. But if someone is going to appear in court with an armband here, protesting the thing, that it could be explosive. That is the situation we find ourselves in.
Marshall: It COULD be.
Herrick: What?
Marshall: It COULD be. Is that your position? And there is no evidence that it WOULD be? Is that the rule you want us to adopt?
Herrick: No, not at all, Your Honor.
***Update***
The Student Press Law Center has its own response to the article.
Kebert Xela
That's right...take that Trebek! Head back to that fifth dimension...what? You don't know what I'm talking about? Thanks to this clip from "Family Guy" you will.
Now that you've looked at that...someone did it in real life on Jeopardy! Hilarious! Unfortunately I don't think Trebek was impressed...but that guy only had $1 in Final Jeopardy...who cares?!
This place is known as the world's most exclusive hotel...with just one room. I would friggin live here in a heartbeat! Right off the water too.
Finally, have you ever had plans for world domination? No? Here's what would happen if you were to achieve that...Fantastic Four style!
Until next time...unless I get killed for saying this line.
Now that you've looked at that...someone did it in real life on Jeopardy! Hilarious! Unfortunately I don't think Trebek was impressed...but that guy only had $1 in Final Jeopardy...who cares?!
This place is known as the world's most exclusive hotel...with just one room. I would friggin live here in a heartbeat! Right off the water too.
Finally, have you ever had plans for world domination? No? Here's what would happen if you were to achieve that...Fantastic Four style!
Until next time...unless I get killed for saying this line.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Today in History...
St John's Dance (Dancing mania is the name given to a phenomenon that occurred primarily in mainland Europe from the 14th century through to the 17th century, in which groups of people would dance through the streets of towns or cities, sometimes foaming at the mouth or speaking in tongues, until they collapsed from exhaustion) causes people in the streets of Aachen, Germany, to experience hallucinations and begin to jump and twitch uncontrollably until they collapse from exhaustion. The first major outbreak of the mania was in Aachen, Germany, on June 24th, 1374. The dancers went through the streets screaming of wild visions, and even continued to writhe and twist after they collapsed from exhaustion. The dancing quickly caught on, and spread rapidly throughout France and the Low Countries.
The mania reached its peak in 1418 in Strasbourg. At least one point, so many people had either been afflicted with the dancing mania, or caught up in the dancing, or were trying to give assistance, or simply watching the events unfold, that the town was brought to a complete halt.
Quote of the Day...
"There is a vast world of work out there in this country, where at least 111 million people are employed in this country alone - many of whom are bored out of their minds. All day long."
~Richard Nelson Bolles
~Richard Nelson Bolles
Dirty Teachers Teaching Dirty...
Older sister? Seriously? How do you fuck that up? The girl is only 15!
Thankfully, this is the only one that I found today. I guess the number of sexual discrepancies goes down on the weekend. No class...and good news! Summer break is starting!
Thankfully, this is the only one that I found today. I guess the number of sexual discrepancies goes down on the weekend. No class...and good news! Summer break is starting!
Saturday, June 23, 2007
This kind of freaks me out...
"Our country is rapidly ageing and it is an urgent task to develop robots that can perform tasks only done by humans now," the statement said.
Uh huh...so which futuristic Sci-fi movie with robots doesn't have Man vs. Robot in an all out fight to the finish? Was it Mad Max? Wait, that didnt have robots. Shit, we are so Fucked.
Me too...
It seems that the Message from God billboards have finally gotten some serious competition in the form of a hilarious insult from Satan. (meant to be clever? I am sure. Is it? No, not really.) It also seems that this church has gone to scare tactics to get people to show up. I just dont get the fear-mongering that goes on with most religion. (at least, most religion in the West) It seems that focusing on the reward would be more practical. 70 virgins sounds like on helluva deal in comparison with eternal damnation and hellfire.
Today in History...
On the night of June 23, 1993, Lorena Bobbitt chopped off her husband's penis with a kitchen knife as he lay sleeping in their Manassas, Virginia, home. She then drove off with the severed penis and flung it out her car window. Police performed a diligent search and located it, and it was then surgically reattached by Dr. David E. Berman.
In statements to police, she explained that she had cut off the penis because her husband "raped her" and "wouldn't stop." John contested these accusations by elaborately detailing his allegedly unsuccessful attempts at talking to her the previous night.
Two trials followed this incident. In the first, John faced charges stemming from accusations of assault against Lorena. He was acquitted of this charge in September 1993.
In the second, Lorena was charged with "malicious wounding" of which she was found not guilty in January of 1994[1] on the basis of expert testimony that she was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of her husband's abuse. According to her defense lawyers, on the night of the attack, Lorena's PTSD manifested itself in a form of temporary insanity causing an irresistible impulse to sexually wound her husband. As a result, she could not be held liable for her actions. After the jury issued a verdict of not guilty, Lorena was ordered to spend 45 days in a psychiatric hospital.
Lorena and John were divorced in 1995, after 6 years of marriage.
Quote of the Day...
"The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis."
~Dante Alighieri
~Dante Alighieri
Should be an interesting day...
Yeah, I could definitely use some of that right now. Today has been, well, interesting...Another weekend, another day at work. I leave for work early so that I can run a quick errand only to be stuck in traffic for 45 minutes, completely unable to get anything done, and barely make it in on time. Stepping out of my car I immediately jam my flip-flop protected foot into a small branch that rips through my skin just enough to burn like hell and bleed fucking buckets. Awesome. I hurridly rush inside to find that the morning has been a clusterfuck, my computer is not acting right, and I forgot to bring in a sock for my shoes. In an attempt to remedy the one foot sockless situation I rush back out to my car. (which is actually fucking FAR away) Upon reaching my car, God taunts me with my own stupidity. I forgot to bring keys. I rush back inside, get the keys, swear often, go back to the car, get the sock, come back inside, grab a muddy coffee, and sit down at my desk. Yeah, it should be an interesting day.
Friday, June 22, 2007
College life via Dr. Seuss
Thank you to College Humor for this absolutely true view of college Dr. Seuss style:
This is the College of Philibin-Flast
Please let me know if I'm going too fast.
There's grass on the ground, and in that there are worms,
But the best grass you'll find, is the grass in the dorms.
'Cause we have weed from the island of Wallamanooka
That will fit in quite well with your super, big hookah.
And do not forget about "herbal" Bizunchies.
They will give you a case of unsinkable munchies.
So eat all your Pringles and drink all your beer,
Getting a gut is nothing to fear.
It will happen, I tell you, no matter your diet.
Swallow this pill, come on, bro, just try it.
Then we'll go to that frat party, way over yonder.
Can't find your pants? There's no need to ponder.
The party is pants-less and dance-less and dumb.
And does anyone else see that bird-headed bum?
You heard it from me, kids, that mushrooms are grand.
Hey, which one of you homos just touched my hand?
It doesn't much matter, 'cause college is gay.
I mean that in every possible way.
You'll touch things and be touched with nary a care,
But throw out your pride and be ready to share
Because this here place is one incestuous mass
With herpes and mono and, truly, no class.
Again, I mean that in each sense of the word
Because, you may notice, this place is absurd.
So go kiss your mother and pack up your bong
'Cause, kid, this is college, now get off my lawn.
Here is some pop culture information also from College Humor and I love the headline!
Finally, take a look at a fascinating view of 20 upcoming movies from Premiere.com.
Until next time...Go Tigers!
This is the College of Philibin-Flast
Please let me know if I'm going too fast.
There's grass on the ground, and in that there are worms,
But the best grass you'll find, is the grass in the dorms.
'Cause we have weed from the island of Wallamanooka
That will fit in quite well with your super, big hookah.
And do not forget about "herbal" Bizunchies.
They will give you a case of unsinkable munchies.
So eat all your Pringles and drink all your beer,
Getting a gut is nothing to fear.
It will happen, I tell you, no matter your diet.
Swallow this pill, come on, bro, just try it.
Then we'll go to that frat party, way over yonder.
Can't find your pants? There's no need to ponder.
The party is pants-less and dance-less and dumb.
And does anyone else see that bird-headed bum?
You heard it from me, kids, that mushrooms are grand.
Hey, which one of you homos just touched my hand?
It doesn't much matter, 'cause college is gay.
I mean that in every possible way.
You'll touch things and be touched with nary a care,
But throw out your pride and be ready to share
Because this here place is one incestuous mass
With herpes and mono and, truly, no class.
Again, I mean that in each sense of the word
Because, you may notice, this place is absurd.
So go kiss your mother and pack up your bong
'Cause, kid, this is college, now get off my lawn.
Here is some pop culture information also from College Humor and I love the headline!
Finally, take a look at a fascinating view of 20 upcoming movies from Premiere.com.
Until next time...Go Tigers!
Breaking out the Classics...
This is one of the best Op/Ed pieces that I have read in a college paper...and it is so, so true.
"Recently, a few friends and I coined a term that I love. Never before, in recent memory, has a phrase stirred my mind's eye or filled my heart with such hilarity. The term to which I refer is, of course, "The Ugly Lights." What are The Ugly Lights? When does one see them? Why are they so damn ugly? How do they have anything to do with sex?
The Ugly Lights are those especially bright lights that are turned on near closing time in a bar. A staple of bar-goer lore, children of The Ugly Lights respect them and know them well. Thou shalt not disrespect The Ugly Lights, for they shalt disrespect you back. If alcohol is a social lubricant, The Ugly Lights are a dry fuck with the lights on.
In the strictest sense, "ugly" refers not to the lights themselves necessarily, but to the people now illuminated by the lights. You see, the dimly lit landscape of the bar scene before last call provides ultimate seclusion and an element of mystery for every insecure 20- or 30-something who dares dabble in New York nightlife. Cloaked in the velvet backdrop of the crowded bar, patrons revel in the consistent yet timid flicker of candles and bouncing shadows produced by faintly lit lamps. Sexual prowlers, now armed with anonymity and a vodka-cran, can roam freely and comfortably while seeking sexual diversion.
But at 4 a.m. the jaunty sexual antics end. In a broader sense, "ugly" refers to the events that may ensue at closing time when the loss of both booze and ambiguity comes to fruition. Maybe a fight breaks out. Maybe you momentarily make eye contact with someone you made out with at the bar last month. Maybe you bump into your ex, who then gives you a full discourse on how you wronged him or her or both during the relationship and during its dissolution. Closing time at a bar isn't a pretty sight-the ugly lights complement ugly business.
As members of the elite group of individuals who enjoy a tasty beverage far too often, we have a duty to our fellow drinkers to go forth and add ... no, force this term into the general bar vernacular. And it already has begun. The other night several friends and I were out at a bar and I asked the bartender, "How long until The Ugly Lights come on?" The bartender responded, "What are the ... Oh, about 15 minutes." One down and 10 million more New Yorkers to go.
Sexual networking in the bar/nightclub scene provides an advantage over typical meet-and-greets: 1) There's alcohol; 2) It's dark; and 3) It's loud. No one knows your name or your face and the music is too loud to discuss the weather or politics. It provides maximum exposure with very little pressure. It's like being on a date with hundreds of people you don't know very well and knowing that afterwards they'll definitely be some nookie in sight. Don't believe me? Since February 14, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has provided free NYC-themed condoms to hundreds of bars and their patrons across the city-a list of these establishments is available online. Someone in their offices recognized the power of The Ugly Lights, no doubt.
An occasional romp in such a setting is fine by me, but don't throw caution to the wind. In my opinion, those who frequent these nocturnal hotspots all too often aren't usually of the dating caliber, and The Ugly Lights remind us of this.
The moment of The Ugly Light is a defining one for every bar-goer. It is here that any haziness vanishes and life comes into blinding focus. Like looking into Stephen King's Dead Lights, one is rooted to the floor unable to conjure any kind of thought or will any kind of movement. Only seconds away from being corralled out the door by the now not-so-friendly bar-backs and bouncers, the patron is faced with the unenviable task of surveying the vast wasteland of desperation and deciding whether to walk home alone or with company. For the followers of The Ugly Lights are a self-selecting breed. People possessing any kind of sexual orb have invoked their wizardry long ago and since left the bar with a hottie or two by their side. What remains is the seedy underbelly of the bar. Once cloaked in dim light and loud music, it now lies fully exposed.
And so, friends, take this lesson: The Ugly Lights are a power not to be feared or shunned, but rather to be used with knowing caution and restraint. Wielded wisely and respectfully while monitoring your alcohol consumption and allowing thoughts of safer sex to dance through your head, they can be used to your advantage. Allow them into your life every now and again, but don't abuse them.
The next time you find yourself bathed in The Ugly Lights, please remember: you're not still there because you couldn't find a hookup, nor are you still there because you're ugly. You're still there because you want to be. You have a good reason. And that smell of desperation? That's coming from the other children."
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