Alright a quick post today, a nice long one tomorrow.
I'm ticked at the NCAA.
What's the deal with putting the game on ESPN? I want to watch it, and now I have to do it illegally since my house doesn't have cable. I think ABC should be broadcasting this game. You'll get a bigger audience and more advertisers.
End Rant, it's game time.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
The Room is Clean
And so are the streets. Well at least the driveway. It snowed today, and so I got my butt out there and shoveled my driveway and my neighbors. Before you ask, yes, I was alone. And yes there was approximately 1to 2 INCHES of snow. I know, a terrible fate for one so young. So after 20-30 minutes of shoveling, I decided to sit down and write a post. Nothing fancy, just a quick post. I figured I would tell a couple of snow stories. Here they are.
1. Best Snow Shoveling Comment Ever.
I was shoveling snow this past storm right after Christmas. After getting done with our driveway, my Dad and I hurried over to help our older neighbor(He's about 80). I ran up to him, because he was pushing the snowblower, and told him not to worry, I would take it from there. He responded with possibly the best quote I have ever heard while shoveling.
"No, I'll be fine. I just get chest pains when I push this thing"
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I know. I thought the same thing. Just chest pains? Of course I grabbed the snowblower from him and finished his driveway for him. As minor as chest pains are, I'd rather not take a chance in the middle of a snowstorm.
2. My dog disappears
When we got my dog, we got her February. A great month, and that year, a snowless one. But a mere 10 months later, in December, we got a pretty big snow. 15 or so inches. Rosie(the dog) had never seen snow before. She ran right off our back porch into the snow. And promptly sank in up to her neck. She looked around bewildered, then discovered that this was the best stuff ever, She hopped around as only a dog can, and came in about an hour later, so called that snow had frozen in little balls all over her fur.
3. That All I Got
That's all folks, tune in tomorrow for something not as topical as what happened to me this morning.
1. Best Snow Shoveling Comment Ever.
I was shoveling snow this past storm right after Christmas. After getting done with our driveway, my Dad and I hurried over to help our older neighbor(He's about 80). I ran up to him, because he was pushing the snowblower, and told him not to worry, I would take it from there. He responded with possibly the best quote I have ever heard while shoveling.
"No, I'll be fine. I just get chest pains when I push this thing"
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..
...
I know. I thought the same thing. Just chest pains? Of course I grabbed the snowblower from him and finished his driveway for him. As minor as chest pains are, I'd rather not take a chance in the middle of a snowstorm.
2. My dog disappears
When we got my dog, we got her February. A great month, and that year, a snowless one. But a mere 10 months later, in December, we got a pretty big snow. 15 or so inches. Rosie(the dog) had never seen snow before. She ran right off our back porch into the snow. And promptly sank in up to her neck. She looked around bewildered, then discovered that this was the best stuff ever, She hopped around as only a dog can, and came in about an hour later, so called that snow had frozen in little balls all over her fur.
3. That All I Got
That's all folks, tune in tomorrow for something not as topical as what happened to me this morning.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Cleaning and Daytime TV
So I've been cleaning my room the past few days. Really cleaning. And it really needed it. Consequently, as I've cleaned, I've also discovered just how trashy daytime TV was. I'm sure you are all aware of just how terrible these shows are, but I've discovered that each one likes to exploit a different kind of person. Some like the poor, some like downright illiterate, and some like the scummy. Here are my views on each of these shows.
1. Maury Povich
Maury likes to act like he is better than all those other shows. He is above all that drivel that they put on air, they are beneath Maury Povich. Maury is different because he cares. But he doesn't. He just has a nicer looking set and doesn't encourage beating on other guests. Today's topic was, and I quote, "7 Men to Test, Who is the Father?" Total garbage to be sure, but also probably the cream of the crop when it comes to daytime drivel.
Scummy level: 4
2. Cheaters
This show also tries to make itself out to be better than what it really is. It's real goal is to get couples into fights in public so they can film them from impossible angles. But it tries to come off as a show that really cares about the people who are on it. Yea, ok. They follow people around for days, confront them dressed in all black, and speak in low tones, because of course it is disrespectful to yell when you are in the process of watching a break up.
Scummy Level: 6
3. Every judge show ever
These shows are great. People agree to have their small claims court cases heard on TV, get way too for any court room in the real legal system. Then they have their cases discussed, get made fun of by the judge for a little while, and then leave, with both parties involved still angry and upset over the judges decisions. These shows are great, and also probably the least trashy. They also have the least content, and are boring, because every single case is exactly the same, 2 loud people yelling about something stupid.
Scummy Level: 2
4. Jerry Springer
The undisputed King of daytime TV. I've never seen anything like this show, and god willing, I never will again. This show is the epitome of terrible. Horribly uneducated people get up on stage, take off all their clothes, and fight about cheating on each other. Usually in terrible ways. It's something you should never see, and should never have crawled out from under the rock it was hiding under. And now that it is out, it's big disgusting, and you can't kill it.
Scummy Level: My god, who cares, this is real garbage. 10
In conclusion, I wouldn't watch any of these. Turn on some music. It's what I had to do to keep myself sane. But if you do turn on the TV, and are tempted to see if I'm right? Go with Judge Joe Brown, he clearly has the best name.
1. Maury Povich
Maury likes to act like he is better than all those other shows. He is above all that drivel that they put on air, they are beneath Maury Povich. Maury is different because he cares. But he doesn't. He just has a nicer looking set and doesn't encourage beating on other guests. Today's topic was, and I quote, "7 Men to Test, Who is the Father?" Total garbage to be sure, but also probably the cream of the crop when it comes to daytime drivel.
Scummy level: 4
2. Cheaters
This show also tries to make itself out to be better than what it really is. It's real goal is to get couples into fights in public so they can film them from impossible angles. But it tries to come off as a show that really cares about the people who are on it. Yea, ok. They follow people around for days, confront them dressed in all black, and speak in low tones, because of course it is disrespectful to yell when you are in the process of watching a break up.
Scummy Level: 6
3. Every judge show ever
These shows are great. People agree to have their small claims court cases heard on TV, get way too for any court room in the real legal system. Then they have their cases discussed, get made fun of by the judge for a little while, and then leave, with both parties involved still angry and upset over the judges decisions. These shows are great, and also probably the least trashy. They also have the least content, and are boring, because every single case is exactly the same, 2 loud people yelling about something stupid.
Scummy Level: 2
4. Jerry Springer
The undisputed King of daytime TV. I've never seen anything like this show, and god willing, I never will again. This show is the epitome of terrible. Horribly uneducated people get up on stage, take off all their clothes, and fight about cheating on each other. Usually in terrible ways. It's something you should never see, and should never have crawled out from under the rock it was hiding under. And now that it is out, it's big disgusting, and you can't kill it.
Scummy Level: My god, who cares, this is real garbage. 10
In conclusion, I wouldn't watch any of these. Turn on some music. It's what I had to do to keep myself sane. But if you do turn on the TV, and are tempted to see if I'm right? Go with Judge Joe Brown, he clearly has the best name.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Let's Get Serious for a Minute
Mark Twain is one of the greatest American authors of all time. I don't care who you are, or what you read, you have to respect what Mark Twain has done for American literature. Which is why news that I heard yesterday has gotten me a little worried about where our society is headed.
They are taking a word out of the book. A word which I won't wrote, since as a white guy I can't say it. And I refuse to * out letters. Or write the first letter of the word and then -word. But you know what word it is. It was in common usage at the time. Everyone, black and white used it. It was as integral a part of language as the word like is for Valley girls.
But the powers that be at NewSouth publishing are taking the word out Huckleberry Finn. And replacing it with the word slave. Not only is this ridiculous, but it doesn't make sense. For those who have read the book, try to recall when the word in question is used. Now replace it with slave. It just doesn't make sense. It will not read correctly.
I have heard people say that this version is for children, and the reason the word was removed is to protect their delicate young sensibilities. If I may be so bold, that's bullshit. Young kids today hear the same word out of the mouths of rappers, friends, and random people walking down the street every day.
The only reason to take this word out of this book is because it was written by a white guy. 125 years ago. But, Political Correctness has once again grabbed hold of something that should be held sacred, FREEDOM OF SPEECH, and destroyed for all the little snowflakes out there.
All right there, I'm done. serious rant over. Here's a funny picture to lighten your day.
And I apologize for the cursing.
They are taking a word out of the book. A word which I won't wrote, since as a white guy I can't say it. And I refuse to * out letters. Or write the first letter of the word and then -word. But you know what word it is. It was in common usage at the time. Everyone, black and white used it. It was as integral a part of language as the word like is for Valley girls.
But the powers that be at NewSouth publishing are taking the word out Huckleberry Finn. And replacing it with the word slave. Not only is this ridiculous, but it doesn't make sense. For those who have read the book, try to recall when the word in question is used. Now replace it with slave. It just doesn't make sense. It will not read correctly.
I have heard people say that this version is for children, and the reason the word was removed is to protect their delicate young sensibilities. If I may be so bold, that's bullshit. Young kids today hear the same word out of the mouths of rappers, friends, and random people walking down the street every day.
The only reason to take this word out of this book is because it was written by a white guy. 125 years ago. But, Political Correctness has once again grabbed hold of something that should be held sacred, FREEDOM OF SPEECH, and destroyed for all the little snowflakes out there.
All right there, I'm done. serious rant over. Here's a funny picture to lighten your day.
And I apologize for the cursing.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Something I've always wondered
I'm 6'7". I'm the tallest person almost everyone I know knows. I tend to stick out in a crowd. and everywhere I go, everyone I meet says the exact same thing.
"Wow, you're tall."
Now, normally I just thank the person for the compliment. In my head when I hear, "Wow, you're tall" what I really think they are saying is, "My god you are the most stunning looking man I have seen in days."
Of course I'm right. I am the most beautiful looking man they have seen in at least hours. Also the most humble. But I have a problem. How do I respond to these glowing compliments? I feel as though a simple thank you will no longer suffice. How can I subtly respond to people, and give them the same ego boost they give to me when they tell me how amazing looking I am?
I'm stumped. Thank you is no longer good enough. will, "why thank you, I think you are also stunning as well" work"? what about, "You are almost as good looking as me, thank you for the compliment."? There is also the classic, " Oh stop, you're making me blush."
Which should i use? Help a stunningly good looking, incredibly humble, guy out.
"Wow, you're tall."
Now, normally I just thank the person for the compliment. In my head when I hear, "Wow, you're tall" what I really think they are saying is, "My god you are the most stunning looking man I have seen in days."
Of course I'm right. I am the most beautiful looking man they have seen in at least hours. Also the most humble. But I have a problem. How do I respond to these glowing compliments? I feel as though a simple thank you will no longer suffice. How can I subtly respond to people, and give them the same ego boost they give to me when they tell me how amazing looking I am?
I'm stumped. Thank you is no longer good enough. will, "why thank you, I think you are also stunning as well" work"? what about, "You are almost as good looking as me, thank you for the compliment."? There is also the classic, " Oh stop, you're making me blush."
Which should i use? Help a stunningly good looking, incredibly humble, guy out.
Monday, January 3, 2011
The Past Week
So. I'm back. Sorry for the long absence again, I promise I'll be better. But I spent the end of last week and weekend with the wonderful A, in a city I had never been in before,
THE BIG APPLE!! New York City. It was pretty fun. We saw the Rockettes, Times Square, the big Tree at Rockefeller Center, China Town, Little Italy, The Stock Exchange, Central Park. Overall, it was a hell of a lot of walking. And I took pictures too! I promise. But I took them with this:
A great camera to be sure, but one filled with film. Yes, i used a film camera. So to get all those pictures, I need to get them developed. Which takes time. So when I get those pictures I will write and extensive recap of my trip.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
And to my loyal followers, thank you for sticking through me thick and thin. All 9 of you make me feel like my ramblings are listened to by at least 3 of you on any given day.
And to my potential 10th follower? Sign up now and win a prize*!!!!!!!
And that is my post making up for the lack of recent posts. Hope you like it, I'll write a better one tomorrow.
*Fabulous prize is just my unending gratitude, I am totally not popular enough to have people contact me about a giveaway. for someone who is though, head over to www.ohlauradarling.blogspot.com
THE BIG APPLE!! New York City. It was pretty fun. We saw the Rockettes, Times Square, the big Tree at Rockefeller Center, China Town, Little Italy, The Stock Exchange, Central Park. Overall, it was a hell of a lot of walking. And I took pictures too! I promise. But I took them with this:
A great camera to be sure, but one filled with film. Yes, i used a film camera. So to get all those pictures, I need to get them developed. Which takes time. So when I get those pictures I will write and extensive recap of my trip.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
And to my loyal followers, thank you for sticking through me thick and thin. All 9 of you make me feel like my ramblings are listened to by at least 3 of you on any given day.
And to my potential 10th follower? Sign up now and win a prize*!!!!!!!
And that is my post making up for the lack of recent posts. Hope you like it, I'll write a better one tomorrow.
*Fabulous prize is just my unending gratitude, I am totally not popular enough to have people contact me about a giveaway. for someone who is though, head over to www.ohlauradarling.blogspot.com
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
It's been a while
And I'm not even sure any of you are still reading this blog. If you are, here is a little post a buddy of mine and I were talking about. The top 5 movies of all time. Ignore those other lists from critics, movie experts, and Patrick Stoner. This is the real deal.
1. Top Gun
i don't think any explanations are necessary. And no, I won't resize the picture. Top Gun is that important.
2. Saving Private Ryan
A classic. Robbed of best picture by the classic everyone has seen, Shakespeare in Love, this movie has gone on to more fame, make more money, be better recieved by critics and audiences, and is the only movie that makes me cry.
3. Remember the Titans
Come on. I have to include a sports movie, and Denzel in this list. This does both of those things at once, and in a great movie to boot.
4. Fight Club
This is a guy's movie. Fighting, explosions, mayhem, and doing whatever the hell you want. what's not to like?
5. 300
Again, a great guys movie. War, sacrifice, duty to home, family, and country. Every guy who sees this movie is just a little bit jealous that they weren't there to be a part of one of the greatest battles in history.
1. Top Gun
i don't think any explanations are necessary. And no, I won't resize the picture. Top Gun is that important.
2. Saving Private Ryan
A classic. Robbed of best picture by the classic everyone has seen, Shakespeare in Love, this movie has gone on to more fame, make more money, be better recieved by critics and audiences, and is the only movie that makes me cry.
3. Remember the Titans
Come on. I have to include a sports movie, and Denzel in this list. This does both of those things at once, and in a great movie to boot.
4. Fight Club
This is a guy's movie. Fighting, explosions, mayhem, and doing whatever the hell you want. what's not to like?
5. 300
Again, a great guys movie. War, sacrifice, duty to home, family, and country. Every guy who sees this movie is just a little bit jealous that they weren't there to be a part of one of the greatest battles in history.
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