TJ sent me the latest (both NSFW):
Prison Economy Spirals As Price Of Pack Of Cigarettes Surpasses Two Hand Jobs
and this one is fucking brilliant:
Study: Children Exposed To Pornography May Expect Sex To Be Enjoyable
Wow.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Linkdump
More evidence that ethanol is a scam, "green"-wise. Unfortunately, politicians need Iowa, so nothing will ever be done about it.
So, wait... the "conservatives" are defending the "extremists?" Tart with more on the complete lack of understanding the nutzoids have, irony-wise. Remember "if you aren't doing anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about?" Hey, wingnuts: Suck. On. That.
Tbogg, in his own inimitable way, does a number on the wingnut umbrage. Also, he mercilessly mocks the teabaggers. And more.
Obama - kicking pirate ass since 2/19/09.
And speaking of pirates - EPIC FAIL by Newt et al. on Obama's handling of the rescue.
DAMN I love that video. Just think about this: these fuckheads wanted the captain dead. They don't give a shit about "life" in any form; they're just out for political gain.
Yes, tax the fuck out of soda.
Come on Bobby, what's it gonna be? You fuck.
More tea-bagging goodness. "If you are planning simultaneous teabagging all around the country, you're going to need a Dick Armey." *headdesk*
Iowa Republicans - not so familiar with the constitution, federal or state.
Palin's nominee for Alaska Attorney General - in favor of rape. And of course bigoted in many other ways.
Lies, damn lies and Ari Fleischer
Fuck Harry Reid. Better Democrats, please.
Goldman Sachs - their numbers are all bullshit.
So, wait... the "conservatives" are defending the "extremists?" Tart with more on the complete lack of understanding the nutzoids have, irony-wise. Remember "if you aren't doing anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about?" Hey, wingnuts: Suck. On. That.
Tbogg, in his own inimitable way, does a number on the wingnut umbrage. Also, he mercilessly mocks the teabaggers. And more.
Obama - kicking pirate ass since 2/19/09.
And speaking of pirates - EPIC FAIL by Newt et al. on Obama's handling of the rescue.
DAMN I love that video. Just think about this: these fuckheads wanted the captain dead. They don't give a shit about "life" in any form; they're just out for political gain.
Yes, tax the fuck out of soda.
Come on Bobby, what's it gonna be? You fuck.
More tea-bagging goodness. "If you are planning simultaneous teabagging all around the country, you're going to need a Dick Armey." *headdesk*
Iowa Republicans - not so familiar with the constitution, federal or state.
Palin's nominee for Alaska Attorney General - in favor of rape. And of course bigoted in many other ways.
Lies, damn lies and Ari Fleischer
Fuck Harry Reid. Better Democrats, please.
Goldman Sachs - their numbers are all bullshit.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Missing link
Forgot this in the linkdump. Posnanski with a great post on Tiger, the Masters, his early days in the sportswriting business, and being assigned to the Augusta despite knowing nothing about golf.
Teabagging!!!
Rachel Maddow does her best...
I couldn't have made it through that. "Who wouldn't want to teabag John McCain?" OMFSM.
And speaking of tea parties, this is really the kind of wingnut we're dealing with.
Unreal. What's the saying? "Not all Republicans are stupid, but all stupid people are Republicans?" I don't know, that "Not" may need to be dropped.
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
I couldn't have made it through that. "Who wouldn't want to teabag John McCain?" OMFSM.
And speaking of tea parties, this is really the kind of wingnut we're dealing with.
Woman: [Shouts] “Burn the books!” [applause]
Man: “I don’t think you were serious about that, were you?”
Woman: “I am too.”
Man: “Burn all the books?!”
Woman: “The ones in college, those, those brainwashing books.”
Man: “[laughs] Brainwashing books?”
Woman: “Yes.”
Man: “Which ones are those?”
Woman: “Like, the evolution crap, and, yeah...”
Unreal. What's the saying? "Not all Republicans are stupid, but all stupid people are Republicans?" I don't know, that "Not" may need to be dropped.
Friday linkdump
Sullivan sums up the tea-party nonsense nicely.
The anti-gay marriage doofuses must not be aware of the intertubez. Even better, after announcing their gay acronym, some smart pro-marriage-equality realized they hadn't even reserved the fucking web address! So the bigots can M4M themselves all they want, but 2m4m.org is a pro-gay-marriage web site.
Wingnuts, making up their reality as they go along.
CNN - as bad as Fox.
That flip-flop could have sprained a neck!
The chemical industry is threatened by Michelle Obama's organic garden. Cheesus.
In wingnut-land, increasing the defense budget is a decrease.
Goldman Sachs tries to shut down an anti-GS website.
Joe Klein properly disposes of Krauthammer. Klein seems to have really come to his senses the last couple years.
Do not buy a new car. Great comments too. That's good site with a smart bunch of readers.
The anti-gay marriage doofuses must not be aware of the intertubez. Even better, after announcing their gay acronym, some smart pro-marriage-equality realized they hadn't even reserved the fucking web address! So the bigots can M4M themselves all they want, but 2m4m.org is a pro-gay-marriage web site.
Wingnuts, making up their reality as they go along.
CNN - as bad as Fox.
That flip-flop could have sprained a neck!
The chemical industry is threatened by Michelle Obama's organic garden. Cheesus.
In wingnut-land, increasing the defense budget is a decrease.
Goldman Sachs tries to shut down an anti-GS website.
Joe Klein properly disposes of Krauthammer. Klein seems to have really come to his senses the last couple years.
Do not buy a new car. Great comments too. That's good site with a smart bunch of readers.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Speaking crazy to power
Jon Stewart sets the wingnuts straight.
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"Deeply fucked in the head"
Indeed.
How come, when I head out of town on business, or Erica is out of town at a yoga retreat, I don't need a hall monitor? And I'm one of those immoral/amoral atheists!
Seriously, when I'm in Hotlanta for 5 days for a trade show, my concern won't be "how will I resist temptation?" It'll be "where's the best local food and drink?" Now, sure, it's the south. Will there be southern girls and sundresses and legs and boobs as far as the eye can see? Damn right there will be, and I'll be enjoying the show. But not for one single fucking second will I have to "fight temptation." Roommate, boss and I will just appreciate, maybe say a "hoo-WHEE" under our collective breath, and have another damned drink. Because there's nothing better than tax-deductible meals at the Capital Grille.
When you boil it down, religion is all about the penis and the fear of women. The weak-minded have such a fear of life and of their own frailties it's ridiculous, so they project their stupidity on the rest of the world and decide that we need control, especially the women (everything is their fault, of course).
I hate these people.
How come, when I head out of town on business, or Erica is out of town at a yoga retreat, I don't need a hall monitor? And I'm one of those immoral/amoral atheists!
Seriously, when I'm in Hotlanta for 5 days for a trade show, my concern won't be "how will I resist temptation?" It'll be "where's the best local food and drink?" Now, sure, it's the south. Will there be southern girls and sundresses and legs and boobs as far as the eye can see? Damn right there will be, and I'll be enjoying the show. But not for one single fucking second will I have to "fight temptation." Roommate, boss and I will just appreciate, maybe say a "hoo-WHEE" under our collective breath, and have another damned drink. Because there's nothing better than tax-deductible meals at the Capital Grille.
When you boil it down, religion is all about the penis and the fear of women. The weak-minded have such a fear of life and of their own frailties it's ridiculous, so they project their stupidity on the rest of the world and decide that we need control, especially the women (everything is their fault, of course).
I hate these people.
Saturday, April 04, 2009
{crickets}
In Binghamton, an immigrant killed a lot of people. Predictably, the wingnuts pounced.
I notice this morning's cop-killing in Pittsburgh was committed by a white 'Merkun wingnut:
Come on Pam, come on Michele. What's your take on this one?
I notice this morning's cop-killing in Pittsburgh was committed by a white 'Merkun wingnut:
Police did not immediately release the gunman's identity, but his friends at the scene described him as a young man who thought the Obama administration would ban guns.
One friend, Edward Perkovic, said the gunman feared "the Obama gun ban that's on the way" and "didn't like our rights being infringed upon." Another longtime friend, Aaron Vire, said he feared that President Obama was going to take away his rights, though he said he "wasn't violently against Obama."
Come on Pam, come on Michele. What's your take on this one?
Friday, April 03, 2009
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Linka dinka doo
Mark Cuban gets it right.
Bill James on the Orioles and other things.
Tweak your Google Image searches.
In praise of strong coffee.
The next bubble to burst?
Beating back the the "lower taxes will raise federal revenue" bullshit, one blog post at a time.
Worst wresting character ever. I can't believe this is real, but that guy was apparently a real WWF character. Is that supposed to be intimidating? Should I be afraid he's going to get glitter on me?
"We cannot have a better first person to attack health care reform than someone who ran a company that ripped off the government of hundreds of millions of dollars." Awesome. A criminal former health care exec is the best representative the right wing can find to fight health care reform.
Republicans - criminally insane? Or inveterate liars?
1619 federal charges against The Hair.
Do you people know how embarrassing it is to have George Will be one of your fraternity brothers?
Joe the Dumber strikes again. Christ these people are ridiculous.
Yes, this is why I see 5-6 troopers and sheriffs a day on my commute. Tickets and fines are the only revenue a lot of municipalities can increase quickly and easily.
Bill James on the Orioles and other things.
Tweak your Google Image searches.
In praise of strong coffee.
The next bubble to burst?
Beating back the the "lower taxes will raise federal revenue" bullshit, one blog post at a time.
Worst wresting character ever. I can't believe this is real, but that guy was apparently a real WWF character. Is that supposed to be intimidating? Should I be afraid he's going to get glitter on me?
"We cannot have a better first person to attack health care reform than someone who ran a company that ripped off the government of hundreds of millions of dollars." Awesome. A criminal former health care exec is the best representative the right wing can find to fight health care reform.
Republicans - criminally insane? Or inveterate liars?
Do you people know how embarrassing it is to have George Will be one of your fraternity brothers?
Joe the Dumber strikes again. Christ these people are ridiculous.
Yes, this is why I see 5-6 troopers and sheriffs a day on my commute. Tickets and fines are the only revenue a lot of municipalities can increase quickly and easily.
Best April Fools stunt ever
I have to admit I got suckered into this big time, and I never fall for this shit. Very well done, boys. That's why you've been on my must-watch list since day 1.
The tone, the pacing, the cross-talk - EXACTLY like the show itself. A+ for effort. And F- to me.
The tone, the pacing, the cross-talk - EXACTLY like the show itself. A+ for effort. And F- to me.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Well, that settles it
I guess I'll never see a game in the new Yankee stadium either.
Because this is all I'll be able to afford...
How do you spend a billion+ on a stadium and let this happen to your fans?
Unpistevable.
Because this is all I'll be able to afford...
How do you spend a billion+ on a stadium and let this happen to your fans?
Unpistevable.
Howie Long: "real man" or insecure douchebag?
Does anyone else hate those Howie Long Chevy commercials as much as I do? You know, the ones where you're a pussy you're not a real man if you drive a Ford?
I haven't posted on them because KSK did it so brilliantly back in January, and well, I can't top that. Anyway, they're back for a second helping.
Awesome, as always.
And while we're at KSK, let's check into a little fanfic with Dreamboat, Gisele, and Bridget. Oh, and Tawwwmy from Quinzee. Disturbing. But accurate, I'd imagine. If I imagined such a thing.
I haven't posted on them because KSK did it so brilliantly back in January, and well, I can't top that. Anyway, they're back for a second helping.
Awesome, as always.
And while we're at KSK, let's check into a little fanfic with Dreamboat, Gisele, and Bridget. Oh, and Tawwwmy from Quinzee. Disturbing. But accurate, I'd imagine. If I imagined such a thing.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Summing up 8 years of futility in one paragraph
I'm working on my Yankees season preview, but I wanted to follow up my book review with a key excerpt from The Yankee Years:
Ho. Lee. Shit.
I knew it was bad, but that's comically, befuddlingly bad. By hey, we spent a few hundred million on Kevin Brown, Javier Vasquez, Jeff Weaver, Alyssa Milano Pavano, Randy Johnson, and Roger "Oh my goodness gracious" Clemens (2007 edition). So we have that going for us. Which is nice.
Jeetus.
Ho. Lee. Shit.
I knew it was bad, but that's comically, befuddlingly bad. By hey, we spent a few hundred million on Kevin Brown, Javier Vasquez, Jeff Weaver, Alyssa Milano Pavano, Randy Johnson, and Roger "Oh my goodness gracious" Clemens (2007 edition). So we have that going for us. Which is nice.
Jeetus.
What's wrong with these women?
I want you to take that question seriously. Before you get to the bottom of this post, I want you to figure out what these 6 women have in common, according to some bullshit article I saw about the latest fashion trend. I fucking DARE you to figure this out.
OK, one at a time:
Next:
Next:
Next:
Next:
Next:
OK, stop right here with the scrolling, and start with the thinking. What fashion trend are these women rockin'?
The answer follows....
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Were you thinking that the newest trend is "bushy" eyebrows?
I didn't think so. I hate people.
OK, one at a time:
Next:
Next:
Next:
Next:
Next:
OK, stop right here with the scrolling, and start with the thinking. What fashion trend are these women rockin'?
The answer follows....
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Were you thinking that the newest trend is "bushy" eyebrows?
I didn't think so. I hate people.
Monday, March 30, 2009
That's some magical lubricant!
You know, I was going to buy a Nissan GT-R. I figure I've got $75,000 burning a hole in my pocket, why not? Good thing I did the research, though. Turns out the 18K service costs $2,000, and that's if you shop around for your own supplies.
The primary culprit? Ten quarts of tranny fluid. Retailing at $115 per quart, but the guys at Edmunds found it for $85.
I really want to know what's in $115 tranny fluid. It had better involve the blood of aborted fetuses, the tears of the baby jeebus (maybe with a dash of Glenn Beck), and baby seal blubber.
The primary culprit? Ten quarts of tranny fluid. Retailing at $115 per quart, but the guys at Edmunds found it for $85.
I really want to know what's in $115 tranny fluid. It had better involve the blood of aborted fetuses, the tears of the baby jeebus (maybe with a dash of Glenn Beck), and baby seal blubber.
Friday, March 27, 2009
You're gonna love my nuts - the reckoning
Yeah, that's Vince, the ShamWow guy.
The Smoking Gun reports:
Shlomi told cops he paid Harris about $1000 in cash after she "propositioned him for straight sex." Shlomi said that when he kissed Harris, she suddenly "bit his tongue and would not let go." Shlomi then punched Harris several times until she released his tongue. The affidavit, a copy of which you'll find here, notes that during the 4 AM fight Harris sustained facial fractures and lacerations all over her face... After freeing his tongue, a bleeding Shlomi ran to the Setai lobby, where security summoned cops. Harris refused to cooperate with officers, who recovered $930 from her purse. ... While Shlomi and Harris were both arrested for felony aggravated battery, prosecutors this month declined to file formal charges against the combatants.
A shifty TV pitchman is a sleezeball? WATFO? I don't think my innocence can take any more blows like this.
Linkdump
Baseball
The values of sports franchises will plummet. A lot.
Mo's cutter - greatest pitch ever?
Optimizing lineups by The Book.
This is a great ad (Eno is an antacid)
Politics
Why Republicans live in a perpetual state of stupid. What the hell does "pass more socialism" even mean?
The Republican "budget proposal" is getting roundly and justifiably mocked.
Be cure to watch South Park's latest episode, Margaritaville, for a clear explanation of the economy, cults, and more things than you thought you could learn in 22 minutes of animation.
WTFuckery
That's dedication! A 60-year-old woman gets three DWIs in three days.
Artist paints herself having sex with presidents. See her blowing Lincoln! Pegging Buchanan!
Parked cars get speeding tickets.
AIG's risk management execs were not allowed to examine the books!!!!!
The values of sports franchises will plummet. A lot.
Mo's cutter - greatest pitch ever?
Optimizing lineups by The Book.
This is a great ad (Eno is an antacid)
Politics
Why Republicans live in a perpetual state of stupid. What the hell does "pass more socialism" even mean?
The Republican "budget proposal" is getting roundly and justifiably mocked.
Be cure to watch South Park's latest episode, Margaritaville, for a clear explanation of the economy, cults, and more things than you thought you could learn in 22 minutes of animation.
WTFuckery
That's dedication! A 60-year-old woman gets three DWIs in three days.
Artist paints herself having sex with presidents. See her blowing Lincoln! Pegging Buchanan!
Parked cars get speeding tickets.
AIG's risk management execs were not allowed to examine the books!!!!!
Kafkaesque
The Onion goes thinky:
That's some serious funny but you have to rewind and pause a lot, looking for details. Good stuff.
That's some serious funny but you have to rewind and pause a lot, looking for details. Good stuff.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Book thoughts
I couldn't resist picking up The Yankee Years, by Tom Verducci with Joe Torre.
This is a thoroughly enjoyable read, chock full of detail about Torre's 12 years as Yankee manager. An important point: it was, as I suspected, not at all sensationalistic, as the initial reports from the NY tabloids would have had us believe.
I've always enjoyed Verducci's writing with SI, and he doesn't disappoint here. It took a few chapters to get used to the time-jumping, but he ties the jumps together so well that you never ask "what the hell is going on here?"
Highly recommended. I had issues with some of Torre's management style, primarily the "trust" card in the bullpen that led him to overusing certain guys every year to the point that they were useless by October (remember QuanGorMo?), but hey: job security in pro sports, especially with the Yankees, is pretty much nil. He did things his way, was highly successful at it, and went with his convictions, repercussions from the higher-ups be damned. This book makes it crystal clear how fucking difficult that job is.
Next, it's time for my annual re-reading of Ball Four to get geared up for the baseball season. Not only the best baseball book ever written, one of the best books period. In my all-time top 10 for sure, maybe even top 5. I don't think about book lists as much as music lists.
This is a thoroughly enjoyable read, chock full of detail about Torre's 12 years as Yankee manager. An important point: it was, as I suspected, not at all sensationalistic, as the initial reports from the NY tabloids would have had us believe.
I've always enjoyed Verducci's writing with SI, and he doesn't disappoint here. It took a few chapters to get used to the time-jumping, but he ties the jumps together so well that you never ask "what the hell is going on here?"
Highly recommended. I had issues with some of Torre's management style, primarily the "trust" card in the bullpen that led him to overusing certain guys every year to the point that they were useless by October (remember QuanGorMo?), but hey: job security in pro sports, especially with the Yankees, is pretty much nil. He did things his way, was highly successful at it, and went with his convictions, repercussions from the higher-ups be damned. This book makes it crystal clear how fucking difficult that job is.
Next, it's time for my annual re-reading of Ball Four to get geared up for the baseball season. Not only the best baseball book ever written, one of the best books period. In my all-time top 10 for sure, maybe even top 5. I don't think about book lists as much as music lists.
Another quote of the year candidate
Two whoppers in the same week.
John Rogers of Kung Fu Monkey:
"There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs."
John Rogers of Kung Fu Monkey:
"There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs."
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Craigslist follies
I'm selling a bunch of office furniture and supplies on Craigslist.
This is what I got today:
H! I like your post. I am good looking female. I am from Russia and moving to the states shortly
I am looking for a good man to spend my time with and who can show me around
Could you please kindly reply to me at (e-mail address here)
I'll send some pictures of me in reply so you could see who you're talking to
Could you reply to my email account I am giving in the message as I am writing from my work email which i don't normally check
Sure lady, but the file cabinet still costs $75.
UPDATE: Just checked my personal e-mail, and have 3 more of these, all different names and different nonsense gmail addresses. Great.
This is what I got today:
H! I like your post. I am good looking female. I am from Russia and moving to the states shortly
I am looking for a good man to spend my time with and who can show me around
Could you please kindly reply to me at (e-mail address here)
I'll send some pictures of me in reply so you could see who you're talking to
Could you reply to my email account I am giving in the message as I am writing from my work email which i don't normally check
Sure lady, but the file cabinet still costs $75.
UPDATE: Just checked my personal e-mail, and have 3 more of these, all different names and different nonsense gmail addresses. Great.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Great commercial? Or the greatest commercial?
Lindsay Lohan needs to earn her coke money somehow, and acting sure ain't gonna do it.
Does anyone know what's going on here? And can you imagine a worse reading of anything? She was given a whopping9 12 words and still couldn't add any punch, passion, personality, sass, sexy, anything.
Does anyone know what's going on here? And can you imagine a worse reading of anything? She was given a whopping
Numbers and pictures, oh my
I guess it's a good time to be a graphic artist with an understanding of finance.
The whole site will prove to be quite the time-suck when I get a chance.
(h/t Sully)
The whole site will prove to be quite the time-suck when I get a chance.
(h/t Sully)
Sunday, March 22, 2009
The Rat Pack
Last weekend we went to see The Rat Pack - Live at the Sands.
Great, great show. The performers were quite convincing, but Erica and I disagreed on our rankings. When we spoke at intermission, Erica liked "Dean" the least, while I thought he was the best, by my "close your eyes" test. Erica thought "Sammy" was really good, and I liked him least. "Frank" was fantastic, and truly looked the part too.
The setlist:
Luck Be a Lady - Frank
The Lady is a Tramp - Frank
I've Got You Under My Skim - Frank
For Once in a Lifetime - Sammy
That Old Black Magic - Sammy
Mr. Bojangles* - Sammy
It Don't Mean a Thing - Burelli Sisters
That's Amore - Dean
Sway - Dean
Everybody Loves Somebody - Dean
Angel Eyes - Frank
Falling in Love Again - Sammy
Shall We Dance - Dean and Sammy
Style - Dean, Frank, and Sammy
New York, New York - Dean, Frank, and Sammy & the Burelli Sisters
intermission
When You're Drinking - Dean
Volare - Dean
An Evening in Roma - Dean
My Kind of Town - Frank
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank
Too Close for Comfort - Sammy
Me and My Shadow - Frank and Sammy, then Dean and Frank
What Kind of Fool Am I? - Sammy
Medley - Dean, Frank, and Sammy
I Can't Give You Anything but Love
Too Marvelous for Words
Pennies From Heaven
A Foggy Day
Birth of the Blues
Mack the Knife - Frank
That's Life - Dean, Frank, and Sammy & the Burelli Sisters
My Way - Frank
Hell of a show.
The banter was pitch-perfect too, which was quite interesting. I'd describe it as friendly ball-busting of a quite un-PC nature, with a couple of the one-liners even making me think "wow." Stuff that wouldn't have raised an eyebrow in the 60s and 70s, certainly, but a little jarring to hear today. Most of the crowd got it, as the laughter had a tinge of hesitance/discomfort to it, but of course there were a couple people who enjoyed jokes at Sammy's expense a little too much, if you know what I mean.
The band was amazing, and the sound at Proctor's is impressive. It doesn't have a reputation like Troy Savings Bank Music Hall does, but I found it to be quite warm, and perfect for this kind of music. The drums were crisp, the brass sparkled, and the bandleader's piano was mixed to the forefront just right.
A wonderful experience, overall.
*An otherwise touching song that has the laziest, stupidest, most ridiculously laughable line in the history of lyrics. I seriously hate this song because of 9 words. I almost laughed at the concert when "Sammy" sang the line, but managed to control myself. "The dog up and died, he up and died." Really? That's all you've got? It's supposed to be sad, but it comes out like a joke.
Great, great show. The performers were quite convincing, but Erica and I disagreed on our rankings. When we spoke at intermission, Erica liked "Dean" the least, while I thought he was the best, by my "close your eyes" test. Erica thought "Sammy" was really good, and I liked him least. "Frank" was fantastic, and truly looked the part too.
The setlist:
Luck Be a Lady - Frank
The Lady is a Tramp - Frank
I've Got You Under My Skim - Frank
For Once in a Lifetime - Sammy
That Old Black Magic - Sammy
Mr. Bojangles* - Sammy
It Don't Mean a Thing - Burelli Sisters
That's Amore - Dean
Sway - Dean
Everybody Loves Somebody - Dean
Angel Eyes - Frank
Falling in Love Again - Sammy
Shall We Dance - Dean and Sammy
Style - Dean, Frank, and Sammy
New York, New York - Dean, Frank, and Sammy & the Burelli Sisters
intermission
When You're Drinking - Dean
Volare - Dean
An Evening in Roma - Dean
My Kind of Town - Frank
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank
Too Close for Comfort - Sammy
Me and My Shadow - Frank and Sammy, then Dean and Frank
What Kind of Fool Am I? - Sammy
Medley - Dean, Frank, and Sammy
I Can't Give You Anything but Love
Too Marvelous for Words
Pennies From Heaven
A Foggy Day
Birth of the Blues
Mack the Knife - Frank
That's Life - Dean, Frank, and Sammy & the Burelli Sisters
My Way - Frank
Hell of a show.
The banter was pitch-perfect too, which was quite interesting. I'd describe it as friendly ball-busting of a quite un-PC nature, with a couple of the one-liners even making me think "wow." Stuff that wouldn't have raised an eyebrow in the 60s and 70s, certainly, but a little jarring to hear today. Most of the crowd got it, as the laughter had a tinge of hesitance/discomfort to it, but of course there were a couple people who enjoyed jokes at Sammy's expense a little too much, if you know what I mean.
The band was amazing, and the sound at Proctor's is impressive. It doesn't have a reputation like Troy Savings Bank Music Hall does, but I found it to be quite warm, and perfect for this kind of music. The drums were crisp, the brass sparkled, and the bandleader's piano was mixed to the forefront just right.
A wonderful experience, overall.
*An otherwise touching song that has the laziest, stupidest, most ridiculously laughable line in the history of lyrics. I seriously hate this song because of 9 words. I almost laughed at the concert when "Sammy" sang the line, but managed to control myself. "The dog up and died, he up and died." Really? That's all you've got? It's supposed to be sad, but it comes out like a joke.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Thank you!
It doesn't take cancer to saddle you with thousands and thousands of dollars of medical bills you can't pay.
This guy gets it.
(h/t Benen)
This guy gets it.
(h/t Benen)
Monday, March 16, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
I owe Fridge a beer for this one
This is the greatest thing in the history of things.
"Today, when I was shaving , I wanted to see what I looked like with a Hitler 'tache. Since I was shaving anyway I just left that part and figured I'd shave it later. Well I was goose stepping around my room for awhile and then forgot about it. I ran into my girlfriend's parents later that day. FML"
"Today, I found an obituary clipping on my kitchen table. It was for my grandpa. No one told me he died. FML"
"Today, my best friend set me up on a blind date with someone he said was very hot. I'm not exactly what you call fit, so I haven't been dating lately. As soon as I got to the restaurant, I spotted the girl. She looked me up and down, said, "You have GOT to be kidding me" and left. FML"
"Today, my mom came to me and asked if I had drank her wine. I'm 16, so I lied and said "no". The next morning there was a DVD on my bed labeled "pool house security cameras- love mom." It was a video of me downing two bottles of red wine and having sex with my boyfriend. FML"
Misery loves company, I guess. Then I think, we're all in the same boat, more or less. Or as TJ says, "All that shit that happens in soap operas? It happens in real life, just not to the same people every week."
So yeah, I actually find this uplifting in a way. How can you be all "woe is me" while scrolling through this shit?
"Today, when I was shaving , I wanted to see what I looked like with a Hitler 'tache. Since I was shaving anyway I just left that part and figured I'd shave it later. Well I was goose stepping around my room for awhile and then forgot about it. I ran into my girlfriend's parents later that day. FML"
"Today, I found an obituary clipping on my kitchen table. It was for my grandpa. No one told me he died. FML"
"Today, my best friend set me up on a blind date with someone he said was very hot. I'm not exactly what you call fit, so I haven't been dating lately. As soon as I got to the restaurant, I spotted the girl. She looked me up and down, said, "You have GOT to be kidding me" and left. FML"
"Today, my mom came to me and asked if I had drank her wine. I'm 16, so I lied and said "no". The next morning there was a DVD on my bed labeled "pool house security cameras- love mom." It was a video of me downing two bottles of red wine and having sex with my boyfriend. FML"
Misery loves company, I guess. Then I think, we're all in the same boat, more or less. Or as TJ says, "All that shit that happens in soap operas? It happens in real life, just not to the same people every week."
So yeah, I actually find this uplifting in a way. How can you be all "woe is me" while scrolling through this shit?
Cramer vs. CramStewart
Yesterday's Daily Show was more journalism in 1/2 an hour than has been on CNN, Fox, and MSNBC in that past 8 years combined.
Stewart really did mop the floor with Cramer. I think the main reason for that is that Cramer is not the beast that his co-workers are. He is contrite, he does acknowledge the mistakes, and hey, he's the only one out of all of them with the stones to actually show up for that! Remember how Santelli chicken-shitted his way out of an appearance last week?
There are a couple points that Cramer could have fought back on a little better, but overall, he was overmatched because he had nothing in his or CNBC's defense. Justifiably so.
Here is the full interview, not the edited version.
(I had to remove the videos from here, they kept crashing my browser)
Stewart really did mop the floor with Cramer. I think the main reason for that is that Cramer is not the beast that his co-workers are. He is contrite, he does acknowledge the mistakes, and hey, he's the only one out of all of them with the stones to actually show up for that! Remember how Santelli chicken-shitted his way out of an appearance last week?
There are a couple points that Cramer could have fought back on a little better, but overall, he was overmatched because he had nothing in his or CNBC's defense. Justifiably so.
Here is the full interview, not the edited version.
(I had to remove the videos from here, they kept crashing my browser)
Round the bases
Amanda knocks one out of the park.
People aren’t going to work up the energy to demonize Levi Johnston, because he didn’t do anything that young men like him aren’t supposed to do in the pro-patriarchal mindset. Getting drunk and getting laid is a young man’s right, is it not? It’s the women involved who are obliged to set limits, not wear that skirt (you knew what would happen!), and pay the price when the inevitable happens. Once you look at it from a man’s point of view, the punishing nature of the Anti-Sex League becomes really obvious indeed, and all the hand-waving about fetal life in the world can’t change that, because men can’t get abortions. Once you realize that marching pregnant young women to the altar to marry them off as punishment for fooling around means that a man gets punished with an unhappy marriage, then then injustice of it becomes that much easier to focus on.
Inevitably, the logic of sexism turns around and bites men, too. You can only conceal for so long that women’s liberation has more benefits for most men than drawbacks. Doing more dishes than maybe you had to in the past is a small price to pay for not being forced to get married to someone who hates you at 19 out of duty. Certainly, I was amused this morning at how Ace of Spades and his commenters were unable to get that their bitterness towards Jessica for writing about her upcoming wedding said more about their own self-imposed inabilities to ever really get how great love between equals can be---they’re victims of their own propaganda. That the result of marriage-and-childbirth-as-punishment-for-sexual-sin regime doesn’t do men any favors isn’t going to stay a secret for long. That’s why Schiffren’s post was pretty much an admission of defeat---people should get married just so they can subject their child to a divorce? Because they were naughty and did things with their lady parts and gentleman junk that Schiffren disapproves of? Yeah, not buying it. Making Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin hold hands and look stupid at the RNC did more to bolster the cause of comprehensive sex education than all the research in the world could have. People can be stupid, but they’re not so stupid as to think that people should deliberately enter bad relationships as self-flagellation for fucking. Maybe we could accept it if only women were involved (we still have sad polling data to indicate this is true), but it’s not just women, and you can’t hide that forever.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Do you know what necrophilia is?
Ricky Gervais and Elmo, a match made in heaven.
(I hope that descriptor suffices, Toast)
(I hope that descriptor suffices, Toast)
People are stupid
a) The people way back in Tiger's rear view mirror are (2) Sergio Garcia, (3) Phil Mickelson and (4) Padraig Harringon. As for the first two, give me a break. And I don't think Paddy could overtake Tiger if he won another two majors this year. This should be no higher than 5%.
b) This is the only really viable option. Yes, Gino has the UConn women rocking and rolling as usual. Or more than usual. But still, once tourney time rolls around, anything can happen.
c) Are you shitting me? The fucking Bills, in the playoffs? Because TO is a positive? Hey, remind me, how did the Cowboys do these last 3 years? Yeah, that's right, two one-and-dones and a whiff – and they supposedly have talent! I'll give this 10%.
Maybe it seems crazy to give 85% odds to the Husky women losing, when I would actually bet them to win the whole thing. But in the context of this poll of three unlikely things, them losing is by far the most likely of those things.
Looking at it the other way, what would have to happen for each of these to come true?
a) One of those three guys would have to win 2 or 3 majors, and Tiger would have to absolutely suck. Hah! Maybe 5% was too high.
b) During any one of six games, UConn has to be slightly off, and a frisky underdog needs to play a hell of a game and pull the upset. THIS HAPPENS EVERY FUCKING YEAR!
c) The Bill need a QB, an O-line, a D, a head coach with a clue......... yeah, call me.
South Park - Episode 1
It's true, ask anyone in 5th grade!
If you guys found out my girlfriend was a raging whore, I'd want you to tell me.
Woo-hoo!
Every time I see them, I get so tingly.
You're going to let a girl put her mouth on your wiener?!
{ho. lee. shit. There are some untranscribable things going on right now...} The Purity Ring song was awesome.
Grey's Anatomy?! What kind of douchebag garbage are you watching?
Do you want the Jonas Brothers to douse you with their white foam?
You think God is in control here?
When little girls' gynies tickle, I make money!
Even the Christians are too fucking stupid to realize I sell sex to their daughters.
Because Christians are retarded. The believe in a talking dead guy.
We're way too young to be this boring. There'll be plenty of time to wear rings and be boring and lame once we're in our 30s...
Knowing is half the battle.
If you guys found out my girlfriend was a raging whore, I'd want you to tell me.
Woo-hoo!
Every time I see them, I get so tingly.
You're going to let a girl put her mouth on your wiener?!
{ho. lee. shit. There are some untranscribable things going on right now...} The Purity Ring song was awesome.
Grey's Anatomy?! What kind of douchebag garbage are you watching?
Do you want the Jonas Brothers to douse you with their white foam?
You think God is in control here?
When little girls' gynies tickle, I make money!
Even the Christians are too fucking stupid to realize I sell sex to their daughters.
Because Christians are retarded. The believe in a talking dead guy.
We're way too young to be this boring. There'll be plenty of time to wear rings and be boring and lame once we're in our 30s...
Knowing is half the battle.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
I win!
I remember saying some time in September or October that Bristol Palin would never get married to Levi. Ever.
It's not on this blog, so it was probably a comment thread at Toast's or Shakesville something. I didn't even think that was too controversial a statement.
All talk of big weddings pre-election was just pandering, and once the Palins went back to hicksville and faded away, "family values" would no longer be an issue.
I'm just surprised the farce lasted this long.
It's not on this blog, so it was probably a comment thread at Toast's or Shakesville something. I didn't even think that was too controversial a statement.
All talk of big weddings pre-election was just pandering, and once the Palins went back to hicksville and faded away, "family values" would no longer be an issue.
I'm just surprised the farce lasted this long.
America! Fuck yeah.
Sullivan has been running a series of letters from his readers called "The View From Your Recession" and has posted some doozies.
The latest is here. When successful, gainfully employed people have to rent rooms in their home, cut out every single thing above baseline spending (get rid of cable, newspapers, eating out, etc.), and still entertain dropping their health coverage, you have a serious problem. If they do that, all one of them needs is a minor hospitalization and you add $25000 in medical bills to the pile.
And still, Republicans call health care "entitlement spending," and will blame any subsequent bankruptcy on that couple's laziness or irresponsibility. (AND THEY'RE GHEY!!!!!)
Fuck you, GOP. Fuck you.
Here are some more in the series:
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-26.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-22.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-28.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-21.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-from-2.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-11.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-14.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-from-4.html
{cue Monthy Python's Always Look at the Bright Side of Life}
The latest is here. When successful, gainfully employed people have to rent rooms in their home, cut out every single thing above baseline spending (get rid of cable, newspapers, eating out, etc.), and still entertain dropping their health coverage, you have a serious problem. If they do that, all one of them needs is a minor hospitalization and you add $25000 in medical bills to the pile.
And still, Republicans call health care "entitlement spending," and will blame any subsequent bankruptcy on that couple's laziness or irresponsibility. (AND THEY'RE GHEY!!!!!)
Fuck you, GOP. Fuck you.
Here are some more in the series:
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-26.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-22.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-28.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-21.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-from-2.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-11.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-fro-14.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/03/the-view-from-4.html
{cue Monthy Python's Always Look at the Bright Side of Life}
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
It's all A-Rod's fault
Bwah ha ha ha ha!
The DR loses to the Netherlands again! Check out this box score! Three or four potential HoFers, some perennial All-Stars, and some generally solid players matched up against a team of whodats, and they lose to them TWICE?!?!
Too funny.
I love this game.
The DR loses to the Netherlands again! Check out this box score! Three or four potential HoFers, some perennial All-Stars, and some generally solid players matched up against a team of whodats, and they lose to them TWICE?!?!
Too funny.
I love this game.
Monday, March 09, 2009
Read it
Melissa runs down just the latest week's crimes against womanity.
And sums its up with a knockout punch:
Perfectly put.
And sums its up with a knockout punch:
Here's the point, in case anyone hasn't cottoned on by now: It doesn't matter if you're a raped little girl facing imminent death, or an elderly woman just being brought a bit of bread, or a woman who asserts her independence, or a woman who plays by the pornifying rules of the patriarchy, or a woman who looks good, or a woman who looks bad, or a woman who flirts, or a woman who turns a man away, or any kind of woman at all, really: No matter what happens to you, it's your fucking fault and you fucking deserved it, you dirty whore.
Perfectly put.
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Saturday, March 07, 2009
TwitterTasteLive - 3/7 - Dogfish Head
Dogfish Head Red & White, 25.6 OZ, 10% ABV, $10.99The Pour: Thin pour, cleverly disguising the alcohol content. Standard head.
The Color: Light copper color, plenty of sediment.
The Nose: Sweet, syrup or honey, orange and coriander (no surprise there).
The Taste: Quite complex, meaty mouthfeel, and yet light and refreshing. The orange and corriander come through nicely. The wine isn't as pronounced as you'd expect from the description on the label, but it's there.
The Verdict: A-. Unique, interesting, and a very well-executed experiment. I love these guys.
Bud Points: 4.23333
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Did ya ever?
Cross paths with the SAME FUCKING CAR on your way to work, and on your way home from work? Every! Single! Day!
Do I start waving at the guy? Find out if he's on Facebook or something?
Do I start waving at the guy? Find out if he's on Facebook or something?
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Cheap cheap!
Mike Doughty put together an interesting list of music videos made on the cheap, not the half-million dollar budgets everyone had when music videos were masquerading as movies.
I have to quibble a bit with the Madonna video. Getting a crew to Venice isn't "cheap," even though the actual shoot was basic.
I have to quibble a bit with the Madonna video. Getting a crew to Venice isn't "cheap," even though the actual shoot was basic.
Hi Bob!
So I'm at Wal*Mart to pick up a prescription the other day. (Yeah, I know, but my account has been there 11 years or so, when I used to shop there regularly, and it's just so easy.)
I've got 20 minutes to kill, so I wander over to automotive to pick up some wiper blades, grab a couple boxes of meal-replacement bars that I can't find anywhere else, browse the shitty music and magazine selections, and head back to the pharmacy area.
In the vitamin aisle, something catches my eye: a big box of ExtenZe. And right next to it, a package of Enzyte. Two boxes of expensive snake-oil, the makers of which have both been sued and fined relentlessly for false advertising. Right with the normal vitamins. That was just a little disturbing.
Even worse?
On the Enzyte, there was a little label: "If you see this product sold at any location other than Wal*Mart, please call 1-888-xxx-xxxx." That's right, folks! Not only does Wal*Mart carry this bullshit, they have the exclusive! And they're gonna sue your ass!
I can't wait until we move, when I'll have a Rite Aid a block up the street.
I've got 20 minutes to kill, so I wander over to automotive to pick up some wiper blades, grab a couple boxes of meal-replacement bars that I can't find anywhere else, browse the shitty music and magazine selections, and head back to the pharmacy area.
In the vitamin aisle, something catches my eye: a big box of ExtenZe. And right next to it, a package of Enzyte. Two boxes of expensive snake-oil, the makers of which have both been sued and fined relentlessly for false advertising. Right with the normal vitamins. That was just a little disturbing.
Even worse?
On the Enzyte, there was a little label: "If you see this product sold at any location other than Wal*Mart, please call 1-888-xxx-xxxx." That's right, folks! Not only does Wal*Mart carry this bullshit, they have the exclusive! And they're gonna sue your ass!
I can't wait until we move, when I'll have a Rite Aid a block up the street.
Ugly beauty
More pictures of cars that won't be sold at 50% discounts, or donated, but likely crushed and written off.
Because that makes sense.
Because that makes sense.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Pushing a wheelbarrow
A lot of stuff going on, hence the radio silence, but I couldn't let this go by.
Too funny.
Too funny.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
It must be time for Alumni Weekend
I got 8 inches of snow in Saratoga...
No idea how Troy is, but come on!
No idea how Troy is, but come on!
Monday, February 16, 2009
We are so fucked
No work. Anywhere.
I could link every damned post on this blog. Just go read it yourself.
And this one.
I could link every damned post on this blog. Just go read it yourself.
And this one.
There's no action on this pin
We had a little after-work corporate bowling outing today, good time was had by all. Well, those of us that turned out.
I haven't bowled since... (hold on, I'll be right back) November 2007.
And before that, more years than I can remember. I bowled really well that time, but I just couldn't find the slot today. I kept crossing my body too much, and hitting the head pin on the wrong side, if not overshooting it completely. Couldn't get a rhythm going. Bowled 142, 145, 139, 145. Ugh, ugh, and more ugh. With a dash of suck.
I haven't bowled since... (hold on, I'll be right back) November 2007.
And before that, more years than I can remember. I bowled really well that time, but I just couldn't find the slot today. I kept crossing my body too much, and hitting the head pin on the wrong side, if not overshooting it completely. Couldn't get a rhythm going. Bowled 142, 145, 139, 145. Ugh, ugh, and more ugh. With a dash of suck.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Fun flash game
Just the right amount of thinking. Not difficult, just a little tricky sometimes.
UPDATE: I took out the embedded version, as they started playing ads. Play it here.
UPDATE: I took out the embedded version, as they started playing ads. Play it here.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
You just know the story will not end well..
...when it includes this sentence:
Police are retracing the route the van drove in attempt to find body parts, he said.
Police are retracing the route the van drove in attempt to find body parts, he said.
Don't ask, don't tell
Also, don't dare show your face in public because some cocksuckingmotherfuckingpieceofshitdouchebagwasteofhumanity civilian co-worker might see you with your girlfriend at Target when you were off duty and start an e-mail campaign to get you kicked out of the military.
I smell years of lawsuits
A building planned for 49 stories has been cut to 28, because of "improperly installed rebar" on the first 15 floors.
Who's going to want to go near that thing anyway? Yes, I'm sure the engineers have adjusted for the new load-bearing capacity of the bottom floors, and 28 stories is well within standards. It's just creepy knowledge to have.
Who's going to want to go near that thing anyway? Yes, I'm sure the engineers have adjusted for the new load-bearing capacity of the bottom floors, and 28 stories is well within standards. It's just creepy knowledge to have.
Bwaaaaaahhhh!
Any wonder cars aren't selling? Really, Mr. Pontiac Dealer? A markup of $10,000? The comments are good.
Also, a $40K ford Taurus? I don't fucking care what's under the hood.
Also, a $40K ford Taurus? I don't fucking care what's under the hood.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Quote of the day
"Everybody needs to grab a hose, and that's what Charlie Crist is doing here today."
- President Obama
- President Obama
Monday, February 09, 2009
What A-Rod really took
Very interesting.
Again, to those who don't know – steroids don't magically build muscle while you sit on the couch eating donuts. They make your workouts more effective, and shorten recovery time.
Shysterball has a great post.
As does the Hardball Times. This is exactly how I feel. I just don't care any more.
Again, to those who don't know – steroids don't magically build muscle while you sit on the couch eating donuts. They make your workouts more effective, and shorten recovery time.
Shysterball has a great post.
As does the Hardball Times. This is exactly how I feel. I just don't care any more.
Juiced
Well, at least he admitted it and got it over with.
Let's see if he gets the Pettite/Giambi treatment, or the Bonds/Clemens treatment.
Social experiment begins... now.
(h/t for the image - tj)
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Awwww yeaaahhhhh
At this point, they should just rename SNL - maybe call it "Andy Samberg and some other idiots."
Holy crap this keeps cracking me up.
"never thought I'd be on a boat..."
Gotta give it up to Seth Myers for this segment of the Weekend Update
So, there you go. One and a half hours of SNL, in a nutshell.
Holy crap this keeps cracking me up.
"never thought I'd be on a boat..."
Gotta give it up to Seth Myers for this segment of the Weekend Update
So, there you go. One and a half hours of SNL, in a nutshell.
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Crash!
So I have have the Buick Open on TV, and the cameras cut away to the California surf (fuck you), and then up to a guy flying a parasail around. Of course, he immediately goes into a death spiral and disappears over a cliff, out of the camera view.
It was a planned move, but it looked pretty damned scary. It was quite amusing how the announcers were freaking out.
The guy was flying around again a few minutes later. That was a great 5 minutes of television.
It was a planned move, but it looked pretty damned scary. It was quite amusing how the announcers were freaking out.
The guy was flying around again a few minutes later. That was a great 5 minutes of television.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Friday linkdump
Krugmania!
Spudsy is righteously angry. More. More.
Ezra snarks. McCain is such a fucking fraud.
Family planning and womens' health IS an economic issue. But it's a human issue first. It's just that Republicans aren't human.
Again, this chart shows exactly why spending more is considerably more effective than taxing less.
Spudsy is righteously angry. More. More.
Ezra snarks. McCain is such a fucking fraud.
Family planning and womens' health IS an economic issue. But it's a human issue first. It's just that Republicans aren't human.
Again, this chart shows exactly why spending more is considerably more effective than taxing less.
Why can't it be this way?
I've been rereading my Asimov robot stories recently too. Donovan and Powell and Calvin, oh my.
More cool stuff here.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Linkdump
Marshawn Lynch is some kind of awesome.
KSK's football/sex advice column is wonderfully offensive as usual.
Deadspin's last Jamboroo of the season.
The "two cows" explanation of how the banking system collapsed.
BIIIIIIIGGGGG shitpile. Which is why no money should go to banks until shareholders are completely wiped out.
I know, you won't believe this, but wingnuts are lying about health care reform again.
Stimulus for the rich only.
No loans for used cars. Regardless of your credit score.
Something tells me this asshole won't be in the Mets bullpen next year.
24 Army suicides in January alone.
KSK's football/sex advice column is wonderfully offensive as usual.
Deadspin's last Jamboroo of the season.
The "two cows" explanation of how the banking system collapsed.
BIIIIIIIGGGGG shitpile. Which is why no money should go to banks until shareholders are completely wiped out.
I know, you won't believe this, but wingnuts are lying about health care reform again.
Stimulus for the rich only.
No loans for used cars. Regardless of your credit score.
Something tells me this asshole won't be in the Mets bullpen next year.
24 Army suicides in January alone.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Holy emmer effing ess
Remember when millions of unsold cars were being parked everywhere?
Well, it gets better.
Cargo ships loaded with cars will be STAYING loaded with cars. Face it, if they unloaded, there would be nothing to put back on the ships for them to take back to Japan or wherever.
Fasten your seatbelts...
Well, it gets better.
Cargo ships loaded with cars will be STAYING loaded with cars. Face it, if they unloaded, there would be nothing to put back on the ships for them to take back to Japan or wherever.
Fasten your seatbelts...
Perspective. UR DOIN IT RONG.
Yes, for years and years now, the package contains fewer and fewer cookies. And costs the same. It's called inflation. If the price point has to be $3, the amount you get goes down.
I only wish that instead of trying to get away with the lie, the packaging would get downsized also. Have you seen the space between cookies in some of those boxes? There's more plastic than product.
Yes yes, less product, I get it. But throw some green concern in there while you're ripping us off.
You think your shit don't stink?
Well, you may be right!
Great post.
Though I have no problem dropping the kids off at the pool in a non-home environment, as long as it's clean (office, friend's house, etc.). When nature calls...
Great post.
Though I have no problem dropping the kids off at the pool in a non-home environment, as long as it's clean (office, friend's house, etc.). When nature calls...
Best. Slippers. Ever.
Saw these at Uncrate last week, and ordered them tootsweet, once I found a coupon code to get them down to $20.
Literally sleeping bags for your feet, made by a big name in outdoor gear.
Softer than you can believe, warm as hell, and they breathe, so they won't become stinkbombs within 2 months.
Recommended. Even though my wife laughs at me.
Literally sleeping bags for your feet, made by a big name in outdoor gear.
Softer than you can believe, warm as hell, and they breathe, so they won't become stinkbombs within 2 months.
Recommended. Even though my wife laughs at me.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
What Michael Phelps should REALLY say to the world
Dear America,...
I take it back. I don’t apologize.
Because you know what? It’s none of your goddamned business. I work my ass off 10 months per year. It’s that hard work that gave you all those gooey feelings of patriotism last summer. If during my brief window of down time I want to relax, enjoy myself, and partake of a substance that’s a hell of a lot less bad for me than alcohol, tobacco, or, frankly, most of the prescription drugs most of you are taking, well, you can spare me the lecture.
The whole thing is awesome. Spot freakin' on.
I'll have what he's having
Also making its way around the tubes in record speed (I first saw this at around 3 pm; when I got home it was on almost every blog I read).
UPDATED with working video
UPDATED with working video
Cancel the internets
Batman wins (NSFW NSFW NSFW)
The backstory: Christian Bale blew up on set of the latest Terminator flick, and unleashed a profane tirade of epic proportions. That audio is around everywhere, but it's mostly just:
"Fuck fuck fucking fuck fuck fucking FUCK FUCK fucking fucky fuck!!! You fucking fuck fucker!!! Who the fuck do you think you are? Do you know who the fuck I am?! Fuck fuck fuck, fuck fuck, to the fuck of the fucking fuck! FUCK! What the fuck?! Fucking fuckity fuck fuck. I am the Mayor of Fuckington and you are a fucking fuck fuckerfuck! Have you ever heard anyone say fuck so much?! I am LORD FUCK, you fucking fucker! And don't fucking forget it!"
(Transcript courtesy Melissa McEwan)
Anyway, Bale REMIX is much more entertaining.
The backstory: Christian Bale blew up on set of the latest Terminator flick, and unleashed a profane tirade of epic proportions. That audio is around everywhere, but it's mostly just:
"Fuck fuck fucking fuck fuck fucking FUCK FUCK fucking fucky fuck!!! You fucking fuck fucker!!! Who the fuck do you think you are? Do you know who the fuck I am?! Fuck fuck fuck, fuck fuck, to the fuck of the fucking fuck! FUCK! What the fuck?! Fucking fuckity fuck fuck. I am the Mayor of Fuckington and you are a fucking fuck fuckerfuck! Have you ever heard anyone say fuck so much?! I am LORD FUCK, you fucking fucker! And don't fucking forget it!"
(Transcript courtesy Melissa McEwan)
Anyway, Bale REMIX is much more entertaining.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Quote of the day (paraphrase)
"I can do 11 minus you divided by FUCK!"
-Jeff
It was so ridiculous, and we laughed so hard, that we immediately forgot the exact sequence of words, but it was something along those lines.
Bill's tweet at 3:28 am says "I can do you divided by fuck" but that's can't be right, because there was definitely an "eleven" in there somewhere.
I think it had something to do with the final beer of the evening/morning, Weyerbacher's Blithering Idiot, which weighs in at 11.1%.
But that's just a theory, because it was such a random outburst.
-Jeff
It was so ridiculous, and we laughed so hard, that we immediately forgot the exact sequence of words, but it was something along those lines.
Bill's tweet at 3:28 am says "I can do you divided by fuck" but that's can't be right, because there was definitely an "eleven" in there somewhere.
I think it had something to do with the final beer of the evening/morning, Weyerbacher's Blithering Idiot, which weighs in at 11.1%.
But that's just a theory, because it was such a random outburst.
Homebrew Report - 1/31/09
Kegged my beers from three weeks ago, and I am mighty pleased with the results.
The Amber is big and bold, and fortunately the accidental extra ounce of hops didn't ruin the thick and malty character I was going for.
The Pale Ale is not hoppy enough to be an IPA, but hops is definitely the dominant characteristic, as it should be. It's perfectly light and clear, with a thick foam that holds its peaks like whipped cream. A success.
Now, it's time for names and silly labels.
UPDATE: Forgot the most important stuff! The Amber is 8.9%, the Pale Ale is 5.8%.
The Amber is big and bold, and fortunately the accidental extra ounce of hops didn't ruin the thick and malty character I was going for.
The Pale Ale is not hoppy enough to be an IPA, but hops is definitely the dominant characteristic, as it should be. It's perfectly light and clear, with a thick foam that holds its peaks like whipped cream. A success.
Now, it's time for names and silly labels.
UPDATE: Forgot the most important stuff! The Amber is 8.9%, the Pale Ale is 5.8%.
Rock Band - the reunioning
Bill, Jeff, Dave and I spent yesterday evening in one of our marathon Rock Band sessions.
When Bill upgraded to RB2, our original band information didn't make it over, so Three Dorks Down is no longer, and in its stead we are Drunk on Homebrew. Not as punny, but quite apropos.
Many a laugh was had, many a ball was busted, and there was much out-of-key singing.
Bill's bud point analysis of the night was 40.88, which seems low considering some of the high-test stuff we were drinking, but what're ya gonna do?
Good times.
UPDATE: From Bill in comments, here's the list...
ESB Homebrew (4.8%): 4 litres, 10.82 BP
Palo Santo Marron (12%): 12 oz, 2.4 BP
Troegs Scratch #16 (6.3%): 48 oz, 5.04 BP
Wachusett Black Shack Porter (unknown, guessing 4.5%): 60 oz, 4.5 BP
Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot (11.1%): 36 oz, 6.66 BP (Hail Satan!)
Westmalle Dubbel (7%): 44.8 oz, 5.23 BP
Allagash White (5.2%): 25.4 oz, 2.2 BP
Brown's Rauch (5.5%): 44 oz, 4.03 BP
I forgot about the ESB. We drank lot of that because it was outstanding, but at 4.8%, it's in regular beer territory.
And that Rauch, holy SHIT! Talk about breakfast in a bottle. Smoke, bacon, sausage, toast... and beer! Quite intense, and definitely a sampler beer, not a pounder. Anyway, one of my fraternity brothers' little brothers has been the brewmaster at Brown's practically since they started. He makes good shit, and this was no exception. Not a style for everyone; in fact, a style for very few. But this was a winner in the category.
UPDATE2: Here is Bill's write-up, with more beer info.
When Bill upgraded to RB2, our original band information didn't make it over, so Three Dorks Down is no longer, and in its stead we are Drunk on Homebrew. Not as punny, but quite apropos.
Many a laugh was had, many a ball was busted, and there was much out-of-key singing.
Bill's bud point analysis of the night was 40.88, which seems low considering some of the high-test stuff we were drinking, but what're ya gonna do?
Good times.
UPDATE: From Bill in comments, here's the list...
ESB Homebrew (4.8%): 4 litres, 10.82 BP
Palo Santo Marron (12%): 12 oz, 2.4 BP
Troegs Scratch #16 (6.3%): 48 oz, 5.04 BP
Wachusett Black Shack Porter (unknown, guessing 4.5%): 60 oz, 4.5 BP
Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot (11.1%): 36 oz, 6.66 BP (Hail Satan!)
Westmalle Dubbel (7%): 44.8 oz, 5.23 BP
Allagash White (5.2%): 25.4 oz, 2.2 BP
Brown's Rauch (5.5%): 44 oz, 4.03 BP
I forgot about the ESB. We drank lot of that because it was outstanding, but at 4.8%, it's in regular beer territory.
And that Rauch, holy SHIT! Talk about breakfast in a bottle. Smoke, bacon, sausage, toast... and beer! Quite intense, and definitely a sampler beer, not a pounder. Anyway, one of my fraternity brothers' little brothers has been the brewmaster at Brown's practically since they started. He makes good shit, and this was no exception. Not a style for everyone; in fact, a style for very few. But this was a winner in the category.
UPDATE2: Here is Bill's write-up, with more beer info.
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