Belgian beer behemoth Inbev through its ownership of Anheuser- Busch has bought out Futon Street Brewery (Honkers) for a reported $38.8 million.
This is sad news news to me, and I hope it isn't the beginning of the beer overlords trying to buy out regional breweries. The state of American beer is strong right now, and I feel it is largely because of the diversity of smaller breweries.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
A Man and His Cat - Round 2
If you have tracked my blog at all, you may remember a story I had about a fellow from work who became a little emotional when reflecting on his recently-decease-castrated feline. Today, this man became far more strange to me. If you haven't read that story, it's probably a good prerequisite for reading on. Here is that story if you're bored: A Man and His cat
Around lunch time this afternoon, he payed his usual visit to me.
Over the last two or three months, he's been asking me to visit a local-weekend farmer's market that he sets up at where he sells his "famous" rib rubs. I put famous in the quotations because that is a direct quote from him. He doesn't chuckle (actually, he cackles when he does laugh) or anything afterwards, he's very persistent about his rib rubs being notorious (in fact, he told me that Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is a returning customer...yay).
So he's been asking me for a while and I've actually been trying to get up there and visit him. Unfortunately, I'm usually tied up with work or something else early on Saturdays, so I haven't been able to attend.
Well, I always assumed that he was simply being friendly about him asking for my presence, but today I had a revelation that cut deep into my masculinity. I'm fairly certain two things occurred today:
1) He asked me out on a date.
2) He was wearing perfume.
I think he's gay (it wasn't the perfume that gave me the hint, believe it or not). Now, that's not where the problem lies. The problem is that I'm confident in the fact he thinks I'm gay. I have zero problems with gay people. In fact, I promote the gay lifestyle; it controls the population and they're always so happy. Besides, I do live in a city with a high gay population (which he knows, and he also lives in) and they upkeep their property. I know this is a blanketed statement and somewhat of a stereotype I'm applying, but I don't care.
At any rate, today he asked me to dinner. He didn't say, 'hey, let's get a drink,' or 'man, wanna' catch the game?' No, he said, "you know, lets go out to dinner some time." - Verbatim. I really wasn't sure what was going on when I responded, but I said something along the lines of, 'yeah, we live close, we should catch some drinks or something.' Afterwards when it dawned on me what he said, I was glad I responded with that. It was a very safe response.
Ok, side story (I write like I talk so bare with me): He once asked me to go out for drinks after work on a Friday about four to five months back. I actually needed a drink that day and said, yeah, 'that might work, I could use a beer. Let's get one.' He then responded with, 'I don't drink alcohol.' Seriously! Who the fuck asks anyone out for drinks when they don't drink!?! I can't remember the exact sequence of events, but I escaped that post-work coffee-talk somehow.
Anyways, I'll be honest, this is the first time in my life I've ever gotten the feeling that someone of the same sex has attempted to 'pick me up.' (ok, I'm lying, it's the second). I'm really comfortable with myself, so it doesn't bother me. And actually, I find this all very humorous. Now, if he becomes as persistent with this as he does about his rib rub station at the farmer's market, I might need to find a corrective action plan (an automotive term is appropriate).
There's really no conclusion to this story. I wish I had an epic ending or something more to elaborate on. This, however, is only the second chapter in this ever-growing book of hilarity - to me anyways.
This man is a complete cartoon character. Plant life.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Song of the Day (3.15.2011)
The Rural Alberta Advantage - "Don't Haunt this Place"
UPDATE: Picked up their newest album Departing and have been really digging the track Stamp.
UPDATE: Picked up their newest album Departing and have been really digging the track Stamp.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Song of the Day (3.14.2011)
This Will Destroy You - "Quiet"
ESPN had another great entry in their 30 for 30 series of documentaries last night, The Fab 5. Being a freshman in high school at the time I thought they were the coolest team to ever step onto the hardwood. All that aside I immensely impressed by a song used in the final montage of the film. It sounded familiar- Trans-Am? Mogwai? Sigur Ros? Godspeed? Nope. This Will Destroy You from Texas.
Still cannot believe I'm posting a song I heard first on ESPN. I really thought they had an exclusive deal with Black Eyed Peas, LInkin Park, and Nickelback.
ESPN had another great entry in their 30 for 30 series of documentaries last night, The Fab 5. Being a freshman in high school at the time I thought they were the coolest team to ever step onto the hardwood. All that aside I immensely impressed by a song used in the final montage of the film. It sounded familiar- Trans-Am? Mogwai? Sigur Ros? Godspeed? Nope. This Will Destroy You from Texas.
Still cannot believe I'm posting a song I heard first on ESPN. I really thought they had an exclusive deal with Black Eyed Peas, LInkin Park, and Nickelback.
I Finally Have a Hero
This man is my hero. Plain and simple. I learned two things form this video:
1) How to do wicked dance moves.
2) Why not to do blow before a family function.
1) How to do wicked dance moves.
2) Why not to do blow before a family function.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Video Days
I am typically averse to top-whatever lists. I find them to be cheap and subjective, with many set up just to stir the pot and create fake controversy. I'm going to do one anyhow, but to stay to my principles there won't be any numbering or ranking. Instead I prefer just to state what it is I like about each.
Before hitting the streets in my younger days it became sacred to pop in a video, or part of a video to get ourselves up for what we were about to go do. It was our motivational speech, our Rudy.
Before hitting the streets in my younger days it became sacred to pop in a video, or part of a video to get ourselves up for what we were about to go do. It was our motivational speech, our Rudy.
Remarkable Chernobyl Video
This six minute video was shot by esteemed Ukranian videographer/journalist. He was one of very few with unfettered access of the facility, and died of exposure related cancer within weeks of the filming.
Perhaps the most chilling images (4:17) are those of the "biorobots" who were shoveling radioactive graphite from the roof of the reactor. The radiation levels at this area was measured at several thousand roentgens. According to the video this exposure would cause their bodies to shut down within an hour, and to add further perspective an exposure of about 500 R in 5 hours is lethal for humans. The intensity of the radiation was so intense in this area that a helicopter pilot flying above is shown becoming radiation sick and crashing.
Another gripping segment (3:09) of the video chronicles the human excavators who had to tunnel below the reactor, where the radioactive elements had melted down to, in effort to pour concrete underneath. This was done in effort to vault the radioactive elements by supporting the hundreds of tons of filler materials the filled in above.
I am relieved that technical advancements in nuclear science in concert with sound engineering has avoided such a situation in Japan.
Perhaps the most chilling images (4:17) are those of the "biorobots" who were shoveling radioactive graphite from the roof of the reactor. The radiation levels at this area was measured at several thousand roentgens. According to the video this exposure would cause their bodies to shut down within an hour, and to add further perspective an exposure of about 500 R in 5 hours is lethal for humans. The intensity of the radiation was so intense in this area that a helicopter pilot flying above is shown becoming radiation sick and crashing.
Another gripping segment (3:09) of the video chronicles the human excavators who had to tunnel below the reactor, where the radioactive elements had melted down to, in effort to pour concrete underneath. This was done in effort to vault the radioactive elements by supporting the hundreds of tons of filler materials the filled in above.
I am relieved that technical advancements in nuclear science in concert with sound engineering has avoided such a situation in Japan.
A Word From Our Sponsors
We live in a curious age that has recently been marked by class warfare that stems from a corporate sponsorship/ownership of world governments. As a group Anonymous has made it a point to expose fraudulent links between corporations and puppet governments. Moving in a parallel direction are scads of citizen protests around the globe that are seeking to restore governments that represent and work for the people. These can be seen in Egypt, Libya, Bahrain, China, Wisconsin, and elsewhere.
Over the weekend Anon sent a press release to Gawker Media stating intentions to release documents proving systemic fraud within Bank of America.
Alongside this a video was uploaded yesterday announcing Operation Empire State Rebellion. It is something I only thought I would only see in science-fiction, but alas this is the reality we find ourselves in.
Full speech from the excerpt at the end (quite relevant):
Over the weekend Anon sent a press release to Gawker Media stating intentions to release documents proving systemic fraud within Bank of America.
OperationLeaks, which runs the anti-Bank of America site BankofAmericasuck.com, says the employee contacted the group to blow the whistle on Bank of America's shady business practices. "I seen some of the emails… I can tell you Grade A Fraud in its purest form…" read one tweet. "He Just told me he have GMAC emails showing BoA order to mix loan numbers to not match it's Documents.. to foreclose on Americans.. Shame."
Alongside this a video was uploaded yesterday announcing Operation Empire State Rebellion. It is something I only thought I would only see in science-fiction, but alas this is the reality we find ourselves in.
Full speech from the excerpt at the end (quite relevant):
Song of the Day (3.13.2011)
Blood for Blood - "Wasted Youth Crew"
Reading all the shit going on in WI, and how governors in OH, FL, MI, and others are working feverishly to take away citizen rights- how their actions have related to a Constitutionalist, libertarian platform is mind boggling to me- has put me in a bit of an off mood this morning. Sure, it could be the lost hour of sleep last night, but whatever, I have a bee in a bonnet. So, fuck you.
Reading all the shit going on in WI, and how governors in OH, FL, MI, and others are working feverishly to take away citizen rights- how their actions have related to a Constitutionalist, libertarian platform is mind boggling to me- has put me in a bit of an off mood this morning. Sure, it could be the lost hour of sleep last night, but whatever, I have a bee in a bonnet. So, fuck you.
Friday, March 11, 2011
A-Kick-A-Flip
Skateboarding and its associated cultures have always held my attention. One of the primary aspects that's captivated me is how the growth in the sport mirrors the growth an individual. It is at base a man vs. himself conflict being acted out. It is raw, and it is emotional.
Growing up skateboarding I had always been drawn to surfing. At the core they are essentially the same, but surfing always seemed more pure and less violent. Being stuck in southeast Michigan was a tease. We had as much water and cast as anywhere, but surfing was hardly on the menu. Because of that surfing slowly took on mystical qualities, and it remains on- I can't believe I'm using this term- bucket list. (blech)
While out with friends skating we often talked about what skate trick would be coolest on a surfboard. The hands down favorite was always the same. Kickflip. Surfing was starting to really progress at the time and ariels were becoming common. Still a kickflip was a whole new game. I seemed impossible. The water provided no leverage, and the board- while smaller than ever- was still clumsy for this time of trick. It was so out of the realm that Volcom posted a $10,000 bounty for the first one filmed.
Growing up skateboarding I had always been drawn to surfing. At the core they are essentially the same, but surfing always seemed more pure and less violent. Being stuck in southeast Michigan was a tease. We had as much water and cast as anywhere, but surfing was hardly on the menu. Because of that surfing slowly took on mystical qualities, and it remains on- I can't believe I'm using this term- bucket list. (blech)
While out with friends skating we often talked about what skate trick would be coolest on a surfboard. The hands down favorite was always the same. Kickflip. Surfing was starting to really progress at the time and ariels were becoming common. Still a kickflip was a whole new game. I seemed impossible. The water provided no leverage, and the board- while smaller than ever- was still clumsy for this time of trick. It was so out of the realm that Volcom posted a $10,000 bounty for the first one filmed.
Slippery When Wet
Something about this product screams hilarity. What the hell could that be?
It's apparently the "largest gummy worm ever made." It's the "implication" that it's something else (in a Dennis voice from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia).
Here's where you can purchase it (for only $27.95!): perpetualkid.com
For those who are lazy, this is the product below:
It's apparently the "largest gummy worm ever made." It's the "implication" that it's something else (in a Dennis voice from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia).
Here's where you can purchase it (for only $27.95!): perpetualkid.com
For those who are lazy, this is the product below:
NSFW: Holy Crap! 7 vs. 1 Gang Fight
Ok, this guy might be the biggest bad ass ever. This is a jaw-dropping video. I'm sure the guy with the baseball bat isn't exactly a prince of human being, but regardless, he's hardcore.
There's rough language, so I'd deem this NSFW.
Just Watch:
There's rough language, so I'd deem this NSFW.
Just Watch:
Song of the Day (3.11.2011)
The Tallest Man on Earth - "The Wild Hunt"
Does he sound like Dylan? Yeah, so what?
Kristian Matsson is from Sweden and he's now released a couple of full length folk albums. The Wild Hunt (which is where this song is from - obviously) is his second album that he's released. It was released in early 2010 and strong recommended if you can tolerate folk. This is a more intimate recording of "The Wild Hunt," but it's even better than the album version; which is hard to imagine.
Does he sound like Dylan? Yeah, so what?
Kristian Matsson is from Sweden and he's now released a couple of full length folk albums. The Wild Hunt (which is where this song is from - obviously) is his second album that he's released. It was released in early 2010 and strong recommended if you can tolerate folk. This is a more intimate recording of "The Wild Hunt," but it's even better than the album version; which is hard to imagine.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Spring Equals Baseball: 2011 Predictions
Living in Detroit, April means two things: the dawn of summer and Tigers baseball.
I'm usually a very pessimistic Detroit Tigers fan. It's difficult to get to excited for a team that really hasn't had anything outstanding happen in 20 years. I won't ignore what they did in 2006, but it's becoming increasingly more difficult to call that team a great team as the years pass. Some of pieces that were here that year are still here, but many of those are either aging or haven't been able to replicate what they did since then (cough, cough, Inge, Zumaya).
At any rate, I have a bit of a different opinion this year. It's not necessarily that I think the Tigers are far and away the best team in the AL Central, but I honestly believe they are the best of the pack.
Without further ado, here's my predictions for the 2011 baseball season:
I'm usually a very pessimistic Detroit Tigers fan. It's difficult to get to excited for a team that really hasn't had anything outstanding happen in 20 years. I won't ignore what they did in 2006, but it's becoming increasingly more difficult to call that team a great team as the years pass. Some of pieces that were here that year are still here, but many of those are either aging or haven't been able to replicate what they did since then (cough, cough, Inge, Zumaya).
At any rate, I have a bit of a different opinion this year. It's not necessarily that I think the Tigers are far and away the best team in the AL Central, but I honestly believe they are the best of the pack.
Without further ado, here's my predictions for the 2011 baseball season:
Song of the Day (3.10.2011)
The Dodos - "Going Under"
The Dodos fourth studio album, No Color, has leaked. Despite me already paying for the digital download when it'll be released next week, I'm excited to announce that this album is everything I was hoping for. I'm not ready to say it's better than their previous album Time to Die, but it's close. Only time will tell.
The song here is what I consider to be one of the standout tracks. It very typical as far as a Dodos song goes. It has a huge percussion section and change of paces that seem to occur every minute of the song.
The Dodos fourth studio album, No Color, has leaked. Despite me already paying for the digital download when it'll be released next week, I'm excited to announce that this album is everything I was hoping for. I'm not ready to say it's better than their previous album Time to Die, but it's close. Only time will tell.
The song here is what I consider to be one of the standout tracks. It very typical as far as a Dodos song goes. It has a huge percussion section and change of paces that seem to occur every minute of the song.
Gayngs Relayted Regrind: Affiliyated
Gayngs have allowed a fellow midwestern group to remash, remix, regrind, or whatever you want to call it, to their debut Relayted.
The group that was allowed to do this is called Doomtree. It's not a gorup in the sense that they are a band, but instead a record label consisting of a group of rappers and producers. This "regrind" album is called Affiliyated.
The only stipulation that Gayngs gave them was that they A) had to used 10 of their beats/sounds without them knowing what they were prior to using them, and B) had to maintian the 69bpm that they used for Relayted. There were a lot of rumors regarding how the album would be distributed, but it's been released as a free download.
I really dig this remash. Download it, you'll love it. I also highly suggest listening to the actual Gayngs album first. It's fantastic. Below I included two links. One to download a few of the Gayngs tracks that were recorded over at Daytrotter (including an amazing Sade cover - "By Your Side"), and the link to the Doomtree regrind. Both downloads are free.
Gayngs Tracks
Affiliyated by Doomtree
The group that was allowed to do this is called Doomtree. It's not a gorup in the sense that they are a band, but instead a record label consisting of a group of rappers and producers. This "regrind" album is called Affiliyated.
The only stipulation that Gayngs gave them was that they A) had to used 10 of their beats/sounds without them knowing what they were prior to using them, and B) had to maintian the 69bpm that they used for Relayted. There were a lot of rumors regarding how the album would be distributed, but it's been released as a free download.
I really dig this remash. Download it, you'll love it. I also highly suggest listening to the actual Gayngs album first. It's fantastic. Below I included two links. One to download a few of the Gayngs tracks that were recorded over at Daytrotter (including an amazing Sade cover - "By Your Side"), and the link to the Doomtree regrind. Both downloads are free.
Gayngs Tracks
Affiliyated by Doomtree
Online Dating Message of the Day: #3, 4, 5, and 6.
Today, I have not a two-pack, or even a three-pack, but a quad-pack!
These are so short and to the point I decided to group them together. It's not a coincidence that these don't contain a capital letter. I'm going to see how long I can post without one!
I REALLY wish I could post pictures for this one.
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#3:
Age: 20
Race: White
Size: Thin
Children: 2
Have a car: No
Three of her hobbies/interests: NASCAR, Weed, and Fishing.
"hey boy! hit me back."
My Opinion:
No. When you watch NASCAR, is it like window shopping? At the very least I hope you have a bike to haul your children in.
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#4:
Age: 29
Race: White
Size: Large
Children: 1
Have a car: Yes
Three of her hobbies/interests: driving
"do drugs?"
My Opinion:
What's funny about the site that this is from, you don't know which answer they're looking. It could go either way.
Also, that's not a typo. Her only interest she listed was "driving." Lets do drugs and drive, baby!!!
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#5:
Age: 29
Race: White
Size: BBW
Children: Doesn't Want Children
Have a car: Yes
Three of her hobbies/interests: money, my 89 mustang, and writing.
"if u cum this way [Redford] msg me"
My opinion:
What 29 year old spells come as "cum?" I mean, it was really funny when I was 13. I guess in Redford that's how they roll.
I also think its' becoming a trend that the women who online date love (correction, "luv") money. Although, I'm tempted with this one...she has an 89 MUSTANG!?!?! HOT! At least she's a writer...?
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#6:
Age: 22
Race: Black
Size: Average
Children: Wants Children
Have a car: Yes
Three of her hobbies/interests: guyz, carz, and ca$h. (listed in that order)
"u hung?"
My Opinion:
Of course the black chick asks this. And the answer is, incredibly.
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These are so short and to the point I decided to group them together. It's not a coincidence that these don't contain a capital letter. I'm going to see how long I can post without one!
I REALLY wish I could post pictures for this one.
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#3:
Age: 20
Race: White
Size: Thin
Children: 2
Have a car: No
Three of her hobbies/interests: NASCAR, Weed, and Fishing.
"hey boy! hit me back."
My Opinion:
No. When you watch NASCAR, is it like window shopping? At the very least I hope you have a bike to haul your children in.
**********
#4:
Age: 29
Race: White
Size: Large
Children: 1
Have a car: Yes
Three of her hobbies/interests: driving
"do drugs?"
My Opinion:
What's funny about the site that this is from, you don't know which answer they're looking. It could go either way.
Also, that's not a typo. Her only interest she listed was "driving." Lets do drugs and drive, baby!!!
**********
#5:
Age: 29
Race: White
Size: BBW
Children: Doesn't Want Children
Have a car: Yes
Three of her hobbies/interests: money, my 89 mustang, and writing.
"if u cum this way [Redford] msg me"
My opinion:
What 29 year old spells come as "cum?" I mean, it was really funny when I was 13. I guess in Redford that's how they roll.
I also think its' becoming a trend that the women who online date love (correction, "luv") money. Although, I'm tempted with this one...she has an 89 MUSTANG!?!?! HOT! At least she's a writer...?
**********
#6:
Age: 22
Race: Black
Size: Average
Children: Wants Children
Have a car: Yes
Three of her hobbies/interests: guyz, carz, and ca$h. (listed in that order)
"u hung?"
My Opinion:
Of course the black chick asks this. And the answer is, incredibly.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
There are More Good People Than Bad People
I love this story. Something I've learned through my travels is that there are a significantly larger number of good people than there are bad people. A person may wear something crazy, have missing teeth, speak a foreign language, listen to bad Russian rap, or eat blood sausage. This does not mean they are bad. These people are different. They are also usually nice.
Enjoy this story!
Enjoy this story!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Online Dating Message of the Day: #2
Today brings on a new quote and adventurous female. Well, adventurous might be an overstatement, but none-the less, here's today's Online Dating Message of the Day:
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#2:
Age: 39
Race: Black
Size: BBW
Children: Undecided/Open
Have a car: Yes
Three of her hobbies/interests: dubs, money, and fine dine.
"hi hotie! i think u shood get back at me. cuz we shake it. reelz job n reeelz good cookin?! ~~~ "
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My Opinion:
I'm fairly certain this message was text messaged in. I'm not sure, but judging by the shorthand, that's my guess. The truth is though, this most likely wasn't sent from a phone.
I also have to ask myself if she's asking if I have a reelz job and can cook, or if she has a reelz job and can cook. If she made that more clear, I might consider writing back. Shit, I don't care what she looks like. If she wants to come over and cook, I'll just pay her to do that. But then again, she may already have a reelz job, so she could take offense. I've eaten some damn-good meals out, and I doubt they were often cooked by beautiful people. Besides, I love me some soul food!
Ironically though, I too am very into money and fine dine[ing]. So, maybe there's potential.
Another thing worth noting is that I just wrote this and realized something. I'm on day #2 of these messages and so far, zero capital letters. I'm seeing a trend...
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#2:
Age: 39
Race: Black
Size: BBW
Children: Undecided/Open
Have a car: Yes
Three of her hobbies/interests: dubs, money, and fine dine.
"hi hotie! i think u shood get back at me. cuz we shake it. reelz job n reeelz good cookin?! ~~~ "
**********
My Opinion:
I'm fairly certain this message was text messaged in. I'm not sure, but judging by the shorthand, that's my guess. The truth is though, this most likely wasn't sent from a phone.
I also have to ask myself if she's asking if I have a reelz job and can cook, or if she has a reelz job and can cook. If she made that more clear, I might consider writing back. Shit, I don't care what she looks like. If she wants to come over and cook, I'll just pay her to do that. But then again, she may already have a reelz job, so she could take offense. I've eaten some damn-good meals out, and I doubt they were often cooked by beautiful people. Besides, I love me some soul food!
Ironically though, I too am very into money and fine dine[ing]. So, maybe there's potential.
Another thing worth noting is that I just wrote this and realized something. I'm on day #2 of these messages and so far, zero capital letters. I'm seeing a trend...
Song of the Day (3.8.2011)
Placebo - "You Don't Care About Us"
A jam. Nothing more to add other than the fact if you don't own the albums Placebo (self-titled) or Without You I'm Nothing (which is where this is from), you're missing out. Two of my favorite albums from the 90s.
A jam. Nothing more to add other than the fact if you don't own the albums Placebo (self-titled) or Without You I'm Nothing (which is where this is from), you're missing out. Two of my favorite albums from the 90s.
Prepare to Convert!
This is all kinds of amazing. I've never been too deep into any religion, but after seeing the intro to the Evangel Cathedral church, I think I just found my savior.
And please, don't skip anything. It only gets better.
***Warning: The site plays sound automatically, so turn the volume down (but not too far down) if you're at work.
Evangel Cathedral Church website
And please, don't skip anything. It only gets better.
***Warning: The site plays sound automatically, so turn the volume down (but not too far down) if you're at work.
Evangel Cathedral Church website
Monday, March 7, 2011
Online Dating Message of the Day: #1
I made a post earlier today containing a video of a potential online dater with a case of the "twitches." After posting that I realized that I had an online dating profile that I setup almost a year ago that I gave up on (and it won't take long for you to see why I decided online dating wasn't for me). After several attempts to remember my password, I unlocked the gates to glory!
I had a total of 57 new messages. Yes, that's correct, 57. So, I began scrolling through them and realized that this was comedy gold! Don't get me wrong, there were a few that had a little bit of content, but it appears that most of the people those messages were from are no longer members on the site.
Here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to begin posting one of these a day. Most of the messages are only a few words long, but despite that, it's amazing how much humor can be pulled from them.
These are completely unedited. I will not alter these in anyway. What you see is exactly what I received. I can't post pictures, but I will post some of the information I know about them.
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#1:
Age: 34
Race: Very White
Size: XS
Children: Does not want Children
Have a car: Yes
Three of her hobbies/interests: bb, monster truck shows, and 420.
"hey there what you go going on today? me just chillin here at the crib doing laundry , yea i agee this sight should be called plenty of weirdos , u have a nice day. smoke erb?"
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My opinion:
Where the hell do I begin? A) It's super hot that she's doing laundry. B) What's more amazing is that she spelled "laundry" correctly, but missed the 'r' in "agree." I mean, that defies all logic. I don't want to insult her intelligence, but how do you phonetically fuck that one up?
What is a "bb" that's listed in her interests? Either I'm not up on my acronyms, or she misspelled 'bib'.
Lastly, do I smoke erb? "Erb?" Again, she spelled "laundry" correctly. Maybe she thought there were gay implications if she asked me if I 'smoked Herb.'
I had a total of 57 new messages. Yes, that's correct, 57. So, I began scrolling through them and realized that this was comedy gold! Don't get me wrong, there were a few that had a little bit of content, but it appears that most of the people those messages were from are no longer members on the site.
Here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to begin posting one of these a day. Most of the messages are only a few words long, but despite that, it's amazing how much humor can be pulled from them.
These are completely unedited. I will not alter these in anyway. What you see is exactly what I received. I can't post pictures, but I will post some of the information I know about them.
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#1:
Age: 34
Race: Very White
Size: XS
Children: Does not want Children
Have a car: Yes
Three of her hobbies/interests: bb, monster truck shows, and 420.
"hey there what you go going on today? me just chillin here at the crib doing laundry , yea i agee this sight should be called plenty of weirdos , u have a nice day. smoke erb?"
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My opinion:
Where the hell do I begin? A) It's super hot that she's doing laundry. B) What's more amazing is that she spelled "laundry" correctly, but missed the 'r' in "agree." I mean, that defies all logic. I don't want to insult her intelligence, but how do you phonetically fuck that one up?
What is a "bb" that's listed in her interests? Either I'm not up on my acronyms, or she misspelled 'bib'.
Lastly, do I smoke erb? "Erb?" Again, she spelled "laundry" correctly. Maybe she thought there were gay implications if she asked me if I 'smoked Herb.'
UP!
This is very cool! National Geographic built a life-size replica of the "house with balloons" from Disney/Pixar's UP!. Not only is it a replica, but it's a functioning replica. The house literally flies! It apparently left the ground for over an hour.
This project will be featured on an upcoming National Geographic Channel series called, How Can it Be Made? The show will premier this fall.
Link to article and video via Gizmodo
This project will be featured on an upcoming National Geographic Channel series called, How Can it Be Made? The show will premier this fall.
Link to article and video via Gizmodo
Song of the Day (3.7.2011)
Future Islands - "Long Flight"
Future Islands' album In Evening Air, which was released last year, is one of the most complete albums to come out in a long time. It's an interesting blend of Tom Waits and Joy Division (neither of which I'm too keen of). I highly suggest this album. It doesn't take long to get into the smoothness of the beats and the incredible song writing.
Future Islands' album In Evening Air, which was released last year, is one of the most complete albums to come out in a long time. It's an interesting blend of Tom Waits and Joy Division (neither of which I'm too keen of). I highly suggest this album. It doesn't take long to get into the smoothness of the beats and the incredible song writing.
Policemen are Excellent at Typing
I won't even comment on this. Lets pretend this is like a Where's Waldo? game.
Why NOT to Scare an Asian
Apparently, this was a prank gone wrong. Next time equip a shield when scaring them.
Third in Line For Presidency
This makes me crack up. I can't get over the fact that John Boehner is only two deaths away from President. At least he lives up to his name!
Online Dating
There's a lot of irony in this video for me. I've talked to a lot of women who have online dated, and one of the things they've told me about is that it's difficult to find a guy who doesn't twitch (I know, that sounds weird). This guy is far and beyond the twitches...
Friday, March 4, 2011
Song of the Day (3.4.2011)
Gogol Bordello - "America Wedding"
I've decided I want to use this song as inspiration when planning my future wedding (minus the "marinated herring").
I put the lyrics below the video. Click on on the "read more" to see them.
I've decided I want to use this song as inspiration when planning my future wedding (minus the "marinated herring").
I put the lyrics below the video. Click on on the "read more" to see them.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Song of the Day (3.3.2011)
Lykke Li - "Love Out of Lust"
This is one of the stronger tracks off her delicious new album Wounded Rhymes, released on Tuesday. Few sophomore albums are as good as their first, yet Lykke Li delivers much needed dance tunes to my music doldrums. Check it out. Your legs won't be able to stand still.
This is one of the stronger tracks off her delicious new album Wounded Rhymes, released on Tuesday. Few sophomore albums are as good as their first, yet Lykke Li delivers much needed dance tunes to my music doldrums. Check it out. Your legs won't be able to stand still.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Song of the Day (3.1.2011)
Local Natives - "Cecilia" (Simon & Garfunkel Cover)
These guys cover this song damn well. Actually, it's probably one of my favorite covers I've heard. best of all they look like they're having a blast doing it.
Local Natives have a full length album called Gorilla Manner. It really is an amazing record form beginning to end. Easily a top 5 album from 2010.
These guys cover this song damn well. Actually, it's probably one of my favorite covers I've heard. best of all they look like they're having a blast doing it.
Local Natives have a full length album called Gorilla Manner. It really is an amazing record form beginning to end. Easily a top 5 album from 2010.
Elevator Madness
This is pretty insane. I want to know why people continued to get on. And if they didn't, is this the longest elevator in the world?
Apparently what happened was that the elevator speed increased out of nowhere.
Apparently what happened was that the elevator speed increased out of nowhere.
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