So I am clearly way slow on the curve here (and I'm still one of the people who generally watches SNL), but this is some of the most hilarious shit ever.
Checkit.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Oh happy day!
Well, I sure as hell wish I was in Iceland or Scotland today, because they have some stellar holidays today:
Scotland: Whuppity Scoorie
Iceland: Beer Day
Well, Iceland's holiday is self-explanatory. And I like it! But what is this "Whuppity Scoorie" in Scotland? These are the people who came up with haggis and kilts, so lord knows.
Well, after some sleuthing, I discovered the basic gist of Whuppity Scoorie:
It's an ancient Scottish custom (possibly Pagan) marking the rite of spring, and youths celebrate it by running around the church three times, while swinging balls made of paper round their heads, and afterwards, pick up coins being thrown to them by the organizers of the festival (aka the church). Also, the balls are called widdershins. The lingo is all very Harry Potter or Dr Seuss (speaking of Dr Seuss, today is the 50th Anniversary of The Cat in the Hat!).
Balls and coins? Sounds like Mardi Gras to me.
Scotland: Whuppity Scoorie
Iceland: Beer Day
Well, Iceland's holiday is self-explanatory. And I like it! But what is this "Whuppity Scoorie" in Scotland? These are the people who came up with haggis and kilts, so lord knows.
Well, after some sleuthing, I discovered the basic gist of Whuppity Scoorie:
It's an ancient Scottish custom (possibly Pagan) marking the rite of spring, and youths celebrate it by running around the church three times, while swinging balls made of paper round their heads, and afterwards, pick up coins being thrown to them by the organizers of the festival (aka the church). Also, the balls are called widdershins. The lingo is all very Harry Potter or Dr Seuss (speaking of Dr Seuss, today is the 50th Anniversary of The Cat in the Hat!).
Balls and coins? Sounds like Mardi Gras to me.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Spamburger Hamburger!
Who knew Spam was so revered! I mean, it's not as good as bacon, but I've been known to enjoy it in days of yore...and had the t-shirt to prove it.
From Reference.com
Fact of the Day: Spam
SPAM, the treat made from pork shoulder and ham with secret spices, was invented in Austin, Minnesota, in 1937 by Jay C. Hormel; his father, George A. Hormel, was founder of the company that produced the food. Since its introduction, more than six billion 12-ounce cans of SPAM have been produced. J.C. Hormel wanted a unique name for the product, which was originally called Hormel Spiced Ham, and held a naming contest. Kenneth Daigneau, an actor and the brother of a Hormel vice president, won the $100 prize for the name SPAM, which he made by combining the words spice and ham. The number one SPAM-consuming state in the U.S. is Hawaii, whose residents eat more than four cans per person annually. Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the former Soviet Union, credited SPAM for saving his army during WWII. SPAM is the butt of many jokes, but is taken seriously enough by some to have inspired a 16,500-foot SPAM museum in Austin, Minnesota (opened in 2001) and an official SPAM Fan Club.
From Reference.com
Fact of the Day: Spam
SPAM, the treat made from pork shoulder and ham with secret spices, was invented in Austin, Minnesota, in 1937 by Jay C. Hormel; his father, George A. Hormel, was founder of the company that produced the food. Since its introduction, more than six billion 12-ounce cans of SPAM have been produced. J.C. Hormel wanted a unique name for the product, which was originally called Hormel Spiced Ham, and held a naming contest. Kenneth Daigneau, an actor and the brother of a Hormel vice president, won the $100 prize for the name SPAM, which he made by combining the words spice and ham. The number one SPAM-consuming state in the U.S. is Hawaii, whose residents eat more than four cans per person annually. Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the former Soviet Union, credited SPAM for saving his army during WWII. SPAM is the butt of many jokes, but is taken seriously enough by some to have inspired a 16,500-foot SPAM museum in Austin, Minnesota (opened in 2001) and an official SPAM Fan Club.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Make fat lazy kids even lazier (but sans fat)!
Now this is ridiculous on many levels. First, why would you put your child at risk for this type of surgery? Second, get off your couch and exercise. I am sick of an easy fix for everything in this country. What happened to the old American motto of work hard for what you get?
We're a coddled, overmedicated, overfed, overindulged, lazy society who thinks everything is owed to us and should be served on a silver platter. Holding some extra weight? Don't try to eat healthier, or exercise, exert some effort or some control over your appetite. Just go under the knife! Easy-peasy!
Aw, you went to college, and now have a lame entry-level job? Sure, have mom and dad support you while you live in a major urban area and drop cash on bottle service at clubs and cabs, so you can wear your $500 Manolos to work (that your parents also paid for).
You know, some of us still have to work, and work hard for things in our lives. I will never take for granted the weight I'm currently losing, on my own, through a combo of diet and exercise. I want to do it on my own. How much sweeter it will be when I've reached my goal. And it's hard. But life is.
And I've been living in the most expensive city in the country (and one of the most in the world), where I started on a $25,000 a year salary. Sure, I've run up credit card debt and have struggled every minute I've been here, even taking a part-time job and babysitting gigs. And I'm currently sick of being poor. But through actual hard work, and fighting for what's deservedly mine in my job, I've been promoted, and my salary has increased. It's so much better having earned it on my own merits. My parents would never let me starve, but they didn't have the means to pasome exorbitant rent for me, just so I could live in a hip neighborhood, or a doorman building, or a huge swanky loft.
I'm glad I at least have a reality check. I'm sick of people who don't. They're detrimental to society.
We're a coddled, overmedicated, overfed, overindulged, lazy society who thinks everything is owed to us and should be served on a silver platter. Holding some extra weight? Don't try to eat healthier, or exercise, exert some effort or some control over your appetite. Just go under the knife! Easy-peasy!
Aw, you went to college, and now have a lame entry-level job? Sure, have mom and dad support you while you live in a major urban area and drop cash on bottle service at clubs and cabs, so you can wear your $500 Manolos to work (that your parents also paid for).
You know, some of us still have to work, and work hard for things in our lives. I will never take for granted the weight I'm currently losing, on my own, through a combo of diet and exercise. I want to do it on my own. How much sweeter it will be when I've reached my goal. And it's hard. But life is.
And I've been living in the most expensive city in the country (and one of the most in the world), where I started on a $25,000 a year salary. Sure, I've run up credit card debt and have struggled every minute I've been here, even taking a part-time job and babysitting gigs. And I'm currently sick of being poor. But through actual hard work, and fighting for what's deservedly mine in my job, I've been promoted, and my salary has increased. It's so much better having earned it on my own merits. My parents would never let me starve, but they didn't have the means to pasome exorbitant rent for me, just so I could live in a hip neighborhood, or a doorman building, or a huge swanky loft.
I'm glad I at least have a reality check. I'm sick of people who don't. They're detrimental to society.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
The least of our worries
Ok, perhaps this stunt by the Cartoon Network was in poor taste.
But I think it is absolutely absurd that the two guys (who are probably lower level employees with the marketing firm) who were chosen to place them in locations are being arrested. I mean, the were just the messenger - I think the big guys should be more resposible than the poor worker bees.
Also, isn't this just a bit overreacting? I mean, it was basically a flashing Lite-Brite. Come on people, paranoid, some?
But I think it is absolutely absurd that the two guys (who are probably lower level employees with the marketing firm) who were chosen to place them in locations are being arrested. I mean, the were just the messenger - I think the big guys should be more resposible than the poor worker bees.
Also, isn't this just a bit overreacting? I mean, it was basically a flashing Lite-Brite. Come on people, paranoid, some?
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
The Super Bowl drivel begins
You know who's not funny? Mo Rocca.
You know who has a Super Bowl column in USA Today? Same un-funny man.
I guess I have to give the guy credit for becoming an ultra-talking head. I mean, he comments on everything from Iron Chef to the Super Bowl. Too bad none of it is worth listening to.
You know who has a Super Bowl column in USA Today? Same un-funny man.
I guess I have to give the guy credit for becoming an ultra-talking head. I mean, he comments on everything from Iron Chef to the Super Bowl. Too bad none of it is worth listening to.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Say it ain't so
Sadly, I don't generally care about celebrities. I hate tabloids and reality TV (though on occasion, have been known to leaf through a tabloid when faced with no other option, hypocritcial, I know).
However, the official break-up of Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake saddens me a bit. They were the long haul (3+ years). They seemed like the real deal. And I basically think the both of them, for celebrities, seem fairly grounded and are really funny (JT kills when he hosts SNL, Cameron is goofy in a funny way).
Another one bites the dust...
However, the official break-up of Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake saddens me a bit. They were the long haul (3+ years). They seemed like the real deal. And I basically think the both of them, for celebrities, seem fairly grounded and are really funny (JT kills when he hosts SNL, Cameron is goofy in a funny way).
Another one bites the dust...
Thursday, January 11, 2007
De-Pants
I'll make sure I'm not on or near the 6 train tomorrow afternoon (from DailyCandy):
Annual No Pants Subway Ride
What: Wear normal winter clothes, swipe your MetroCard, ride the 6 train, then take ’em off.
Why: You’ve seen London. You’ve seen France.
When: Sat., 3 p.m. sharp!
Where: Meet near the black sculpture at Foley Sq., b/t Centre & Lafayette Sts.
Click here for a map.
Annual No Pants Subway Ride
What: Wear normal winter clothes, swipe your MetroCard, ride the 6 train, then take ’em off.
Why: You’ve seen London. You’ve seen France.
When: Sat., 3 p.m. sharp!
Where: Meet near the black sculpture at Foley Sq., b/t Centre & Lafayette Sts.
Click here for a map.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Snow!
Finally, snow! Well, it lasted a total of about 3 minutes, but there were definitely flurries coming down.
We finally broke the record of most days without snowfall in 128 years (January 4 was the day).
So fleeting, but a nice sight!
We finally broke the record of most days without snowfall in 128 years (January 4 was the day).
So fleeting, but a nice sight!
Friday, January 05, 2007
Oh happy day!
Just scored a total coup on concert tickets, and couldn't be happier this Friday morning. Arcade Fire, here I come on Feb. 13! 5 shows sold out in 10 minutes.
Of course, in hindsight, I probably should have bought an extra ticket, and could have sold it for a profit. Not so together after all this morning, I guess.
Of course, in hindsight, I probably should have bought an extra ticket, and could have sold it for a profit. Not so together after all this morning, I guess.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Moron of the Week
So soon into the new year, and we already have a moron for the week!
Don't people check their airline tickets before clicking on submit???
Don't people check their airline tickets before clicking on submit???
Monday, January 01, 2007
Supermorons
So I was just futzing around my pad on this ultra-lazy last day of vacation (so very very sad) and happened to start watching the TV show "Supernanny." And holy shit. These kids are bad. But the parents are IDIOTS. I mean, it's really appalling how clueless they are and how they let their kids walk all over them. And let them get away with so much.
It's frightening that they're allowed to parent - I can't even imagine how these kids act in school. I would hate to be that teacher. Yikes!
It's frightening that they're allowed to parent - I can't even imagine how these kids act in school. I would hate to be that teacher. Yikes!
Sunday, December 31, 2006
So long, 2006
Another year over. Aside from some unforeseen expenses courtesy of my crappy dental insurance and the removal of my one and only wisdom tooth, the year was fairly good and practically uneventful. Some observances:
I saw more friends get married and got to spend some time in the stupendous Pacific Northwest because of it. Two cousins also got hitched. It was my ten-year high school reunion. I saw friends I hadn't seen in a while. I spent some time in northern Michigan, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite places on the planet.
I saw my grandmother surprised on her 80th birthday, and welcome her 4th great-grandchild into the world. I watched my younger brother and his wife buy their first house. I saw my dad become jobless for a few months for the best possible reason - standing up for himself and personal pride. He's my hero. I heard of home improvement stories from my parents in Ohio, and enjoyed them during my 11-day stay over the holidays.
I read 31 books. I watched numerous movies from Netflix. I got hooked on "Veronica Mars." Gray's Anatomy wooed me all over. I drank lots of wine and visited vineyards on Long Island (NY), the Leelenau Peninsula (MI), and Columbia Valley (WA). I found new exercise loves in spinning and pilates. I gained a little weight - and will remedy that in 2007. I chopped my hair off.
I spent time with those who matter - boyfriend, friends, and family. Nothing earth-shattering or really life-changing. But it was a good year. I look forward to ringing in 2007 (that one will be earth-shattering/life-changing) at a good friend's apartment tonight. I'll toast with some bubbly at midnight. And smooch my boy.
And tomorrow, I root for U of M in the Rose Bowl.
Happy New Year!
I saw more friends get married and got to spend some time in the stupendous Pacific Northwest because of it. Two cousins also got hitched. It was my ten-year high school reunion. I saw friends I hadn't seen in a while. I spent some time in northern Michigan, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite places on the planet.
I saw my grandmother surprised on her 80th birthday, and welcome her 4th great-grandchild into the world. I watched my younger brother and his wife buy their first house. I saw my dad become jobless for a few months for the best possible reason - standing up for himself and personal pride. He's my hero. I heard of home improvement stories from my parents in Ohio, and enjoyed them during my 11-day stay over the holidays.
I read 31 books. I watched numerous movies from Netflix. I got hooked on "Veronica Mars." Gray's Anatomy wooed me all over. I drank lots of wine and visited vineyards on Long Island (NY), the Leelenau Peninsula (MI), and Columbia Valley (WA). I found new exercise loves in spinning and pilates. I gained a little weight - and will remedy that in 2007. I chopped my hair off.
I spent time with those who matter - boyfriend, friends, and family. Nothing earth-shattering or really life-changing. But it was a good year. I look forward to ringing in 2007 (that one will be earth-shattering/life-changing) at a good friend's apartment tonight. I'll toast with some bubbly at midnight. And smooch my boy.
And tomorrow, I root for U of M in the Rose Bowl.
Happy New Year!
Monday, December 18, 2006
Home Sweet Home
Well, I have little to blog about as I'm home for the holidays. No crazies on the subway, no bitching about inanities special to the city, barely reading the news or surfing crazy shit on the internet.
However, I will say "Schadenfreude!" to that whoremonger Judith Regan.
Oh, and I'm drinking lots of wine. And I got a delicious Mocha Porter from Rogue Brewery as well.
I also saw "The Holiday" this morning - a matinee for only $6.75, woo! And it was just delightful. For those of you who have seen it, I thought the Iris-Arthur friendship was just the most endearing thing. Kudos to Nancy Meyer for that.
My boring life. I love it at the moment. Days of doing nothing, a cure for the blahs indeed!
However, I will say "Schadenfreude!" to that whoremonger Judith Regan.
Oh, and I'm drinking lots of wine. And I got a delicious Mocha Porter from Rogue Brewery as well.
I also saw "The Holiday" this morning - a matinee for only $6.75, woo! And it was just delightful. For those of you who have seen it, I thought the Iris-Arthur friendship was just the most endearing thing. Kudos to Nancy Meyer for that.
My boring life. I love it at the moment. Days of doing nothing, a cure for the blahs indeed!
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Happy Birthday Bob!
Don't forget to get your pets spayed and neutered....
Bob Barker was born on this day in 1925.
Spin the wheel!
Monday, December 11, 2006
Conan Rules
I am behind on this (the Times beat me to it, perish!) but I don't watch late-night TV. However, I do think Conan's show is brilliant and witty, and he epitomizes that with this, his new kitsch, Horny Manatee.
Check the site above. Do not attept this at your place of business.
Check the site above. Do not attept this at your place of business.
Friday, December 08, 2006
This day in history
Jim Morrison was born. (1943)
John Lennon was killed. (1980)
The Grateful Dead broke up. (1995)
The U.S. entered WWII after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. (Dec. 7, 1941)
Quite an eventful date, especially for the music world.
John Lennon was killed. (1980)
The Grateful Dead broke up. (1995)
The U.S. entered WWII after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. (Dec. 7, 1941)
Quite an eventful date, especially for the music world.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
nacHOS...in Diff'rent Area Codes...
It's time again. To travel to New Jersey for nachos. To go from 212 to 201. From 10014 to 07032.
Lisa and I will make the pilgimmage. And come back deliriously happy, courtesy of the LBC (aka The Black Bear).
Lisa and I will make the pilgimmage. And come back deliriously happy, courtesy of the LBC (aka The Black Bear).
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