So, I was watching Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer tonight - and it's been a long time since I paid attention to it. Here are my top complaints...
1. Why is Santa such an elitest grump? Who is he to not like the elves song and dis the fact that Rudolph has a shiny red nose? I mean it's fucking Santa clause - how is this okay?
2. Clarice is a whore. Yup, I said it. On first meeting she was flirting, throwing herself on Rudolph and then without any knowledge left her parents to go look for him. SLUT!
3. How did the lion get to lead the land of misfit toys. Was he elected? An heir to the throne?
4. Did it ever occur to anyone that "charlie in the box" wasn't wanted because he is annoying - I mean genuinely annoying? (side note - what ever happened to Jack in the Boxes? and if we were to do a remake - what would the toy be?)
5. Does anyone notice in the beginning during reindeer school - or whatever it is called - that Santa has a clear problem with nepotism. I mean he clearly calls on Dasher's son first. An he is all "Donner you should be ashamed of himself" but no mention of the underdog reindeer...
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
When I was 4
When I was four, I was influenced by lots of things. Mostly, I adored my brothers and my very first crush. Bob Boone. For those of you who don't know, Bob Boone was the catcher for the 1980 World Series Phillies. I had a shirt - bought for me by a family friend -that read "This Girl Loves Bob Boone." On the back, it had my name. I loved that shirt and I wore it all the time.
Now, I was young and the memories are definitely fuzzy. But, I can remember going outside- we lived at C and Roosevelt Blvd - standing on the Blvd and banging pots and pans. I remember sitting on my brothers and my father's shoulders and just enjoying making noise and yelling. I think at the time, I was probably more excited to be up past my bedtime and be with the adults - but it is one of my earliest childhood memories. It was awesome.
I can honestly say, I don't remember the Sixers win in 1983, even though I was nine. But that 1980 day was awesome.
Years later, in 1993 - I was in the beginning of my senior year of high school. My favorite Philly in 1993 - Darren Daulton... The Phillies were all the rage that year. I remember the hype. I remember the feeling of watching Wildthing Mitch Williams loose game 6. It wasn't exactly his fault - but he did have to leave the city for a while. What can I say - we are passionate fans! Now, I can also remember feeling this amazing loss.
As I moved to college - I definitely became more of an football fan - and consequently an Eagles fan. It wasn't that my passion or love for the Phils was any less - it's just that when you get down to it - I bleed green. And I was stuck with Pittsburgh fans constantly chanting "here we go Steelers" in my ear every day. So, I always had to defend my Birds..
Just a few years ago, those Birds broke my heart. They lost a SuperBowl - that I still can't really talk about. Typical Birds - poor clock management, McNabb choking - you'll know the drill.
So here we are - 28 years since I last remember a true celebration. Twenty-eight years since the city of Phildelphia could go nuts.
Right now, I'm in DC and I can't be more bummed out. I've spoken with siblings and friends and decided that this memory - will end with a Parade. THE parade.
As for my favorite Philly? Its hard to say. Lidge and Hamels seem obvious. Chase Utley is a front runner - not only is he not hard on the eyes but he is awesome. There are so many to choose from.
So, I'll decide post parade.
Finally - a memory that I can savor - details and all...
Now, I was young and the memories are definitely fuzzy. But, I can remember going outside- we lived at C and Roosevelt Blvd - standing on the Blvd and banging pots and pans. I remember sitting on my brothers and my father's shoulders and just enjoying making noise and yelling. I think at the time, I was probably more excited to be up past my bedtime and be with the adults - but it is one of my earliest childhood memories. It was awesome.
I can honestly say, I don't remember the Sixers win in 1983, even though I was nine. But that 1980 day was awesome.
Years later, in 1993 - I was in the beginning of my senior year of high school. My favorite Philly in 1993 - Darren Daulton... The Phillies were all the rage that year. I remember the hype. I remember the feeling of watching Wildthing Mitch Williams loose game 6. It wasn't exactly his fault - but he did have to leave the city for a while. What can I say - we are passionate fans! Now, I can also remember feeling this amazing loss.
As I moved to college - I definitely became more of an football fan - and consequently an Eagles fan. It wasn't that my passion or love for the Phils was any less - it's just that when you get down to it - I bleed green. And I was stuck with Pittsburgh fans constantly chanting "here we go Steelers" in my ear every day. So, I always had to defend my Birds..
Just a few years ago, those Birds broke my heart. They lost a SuperBowl - that I still can't really talk about. Typical Birds - poor clock management, McNabb choking - you'll know the drill.
So here we are - 28 years since I last remember a true celebration. Twenty-eight years since the city of Phildelphia could go nuts.
Right now, I'm in DC and I can't be more bummed out. I've spoken with siblings and friends and decided that this memory - will end with a Parade. THE parade.
As for my favorite Philly? Its hard to say. Lidge and Hamels seem obvious. Chase Utley is a front runner - not only is he not hard on the eyes but he is awesome. There are so many to choose from.
So, I'll decide post parade.
Finally - a memory that I can savor - details and all...
Sunday, September 7, 2008
NFL, EAGLES, ADS, All kinds of good stuff
The Eagles won their home opener today and it was an awesome, well-rounded win -- offense, defense and special teams plays that kicked serious ass. But are the Rams that bad or the Eagles that good? A test of tests next week. My good friend G is an optimist. He says 16-0.. I say 10-6... But we shall see
Did you see these ads for the new show Hole in the Wall? How is THAT a good idea for a game show? Who are these idiots on the show and who is making money from this shit. Seriously - the networks should be even more concerned by Cable taking over. Smarter programming with Cable TV. Women who like this game must be like women who like Palin - not very informed and not very smart.I'm just saying...
One of the best Ad campaigns I have seen in a long time are the new ads for Corn Syrup - www.sweetsurpise.com - the basis: "high fructose corn syrup has no artificial ingredients"; is the same as table sugar, etc. The ads are seriously ingenious and remind me a lot of a chlorine campaign I once saw. Must find out who their ad agency is - KUDOS...
NFL - still has the Idiot Tony Siragusa doing sideline commentary. I particularly like it when he goes on rants about catching and tackling and coaching his son. This provides a LOT of value for me.
Troy Aikmen needs to back away from the tanning bed. He is very very orange...
Not sure how I feel about the coin toss defer rule this year. It worked in the Eagles advantage... but, what does it really add?
I went to see The Walkmen last night at the 9:30 Club. Damn the front man can sing. His voice is unbelievable and it was a good early show.
New music listing coming soon
Did you see these ads for the new show Hole in the Wall? How is THAT a good idea for a game show? Who are these idiots on the show and who is making money from this shit. Seriously - the networks should be even more concerned by Cable taking over. Smarter programming with Cable TV. Women who like this game must be like women who like Palin - not very informed and not very smart.I'm just saying...
One of the best Ad campaigns I have seen in a long time are the new ads for Corn Syrup - www.sweetsurpise.com - the basis: "high fructose corn syrup has no artificial ingredients"; is the same as table sugar, etc. The ads are seriously ingenious and remind me a lot of a chlorine campaign I once saw. Must find out who their ad agency is - KUDOS...
NFL - still has the Idiot Tony Siragusa doing sideline commentary. I particularly like it when he goes on rants about catching and tackling and coaching his son. This provides a LOT of value for me.
Troy Aikmen needs to back away from the tanning bed. He is very very orange...
Not sure how I feel about the coin toss defer rule this year. It worked in the Eagles advantage... but, what does it really add?
I went to see The Walkmen last night at the 9:30 Club. Damn the front man can sing. His voice is unbelievable and it was a good early show.
New music listing coming soon
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Olympics - good & bad
Bad:
- announcers for the gymnastics - Tim Daggett or whatever his name is may be the worst sports commentary guy on TV - and think about some of his rivals (Chris Collingsworth anyone)...
- Announcers limited vocabulary - especially pertaining to Phelps. It's like a contest to see how many people can use "amazing", "ridiculous", "he's a machine"; in one 45 second performance. I hope when he gets tapes of these events the audio is turned off. UGH...
- staying up til 1 am every night.. How did I become hooked on the Olympics - seriously - its mostly swimming and gymnastics - but I do question this bandwagon. Must. Get. Off. Now.
- Commercials - overall they are uninspired and have bad music. Where are all the really good commercials for the Olympics? (on a side note - how many endorsement deals will Phelps have and what's the over/under on when he appears on a Wheaties box...)
Good:
- Phelps - really, I hate to route for the clear favorite - but there is just something about him...
- Okay - I admit it - Wingspan 6'7'; Feet size 14' how hung do you think this guy is?
- Bad sportsmanship that is not U.S. - I mean with all the doping scandals of past and everything else - its nice to see some other country receive the unsportsmanlike story of the summer Olympics. Never fear though track and field is not over - time for a doping scandal yet!
Enough for now. Oh - quick music update - The Duke and the Duchess new LP = very very very good
- announcers for the gymnastics - Tim Daggett or whatever his name is may be the worst sports commentary guy on TV - and think about some of his rivals (Chris Collingsworth anyone)...
- Announcers limited vocabulary - especially pertaining to Phelps. It's like a contest to see how many people can use "amazing", "ridiculous", "he's a machine"; in one 45 second performance. I hope when he gets tapes of these events the audio is turned off. UGH...
- staying up til 1 am every night.. How did I become hooked on the Olympics - seriously - its mostly swimming and gymnastics - but I do question this bandwagon. Must. Get. Off. Now.
- Commercials - overall they are uninspired and have bad music. Where are all the really good commercials for the Olympics? (on a side note - how many endorsement deals will Phelps have and what's the over/under on when he appears on a Wheaties box...)
Good:
- Phelps - really, I hate to route for the clear favorite - but there is just something about him...
- Okay - I admit it - Wingspan 6'7'; Feet size 14' how hung do you think this guy is?
- Bad sportsmanship that is not U.S. - I mean with all the doping scandals of past and everything else - its nice to see some other country receive the unsportsmanlike story of the summer Olympics. Never fear though track and field is not over - time for a doping scandal yet!
Enough for now. Oh - quick music update - The Duke and the Duchess new LP = very very very good
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
New Music - Yippee
So, I've only heard bits and pieces of this list - but I like what I have heard so far.
The Notwist
Adem
Ladytron - Seventeen
Santogold -
The Duchess and the Duke
The Walkmen
The Airborne Toxic Event -
Head Like a Kite
The Gaslight Anthem
Unkle -
The Notwist
Adem
Ladytron - Seventeen
Santogold -
The Duchess and the Duke
The Walkmen
The Airborne Toxic Event -
Head Like a Kite
The Gaslight Anthem
Unkle -
Thursday, August 7, 2008
two-way sidewalks
There seems to be an epidemic in DC. LArge herds of people who seem completely unphased by the simple fact that people in this city walk both up and down the streets here. I don't think this is unique to DC - but apparently the people who visit here have no idea...
So, here is what I propose. When you see these large groups of people, please take one (or more) of the following:
1 - As the herd is walking to you; stand with your arms folded and refuse to move either way. (bonus points if you throw an elbow)
2 - Yell, the sidewalk is two ways as you are walking through the horde.
3 - Pull their hair as they walk by. Now, I have never tried this but I have always wanted to... Always.
These three simple steps are just the beginning.
So, here is what I propose. When you see these large groups of people, please take one (or more) of the following:
1 - As the herd is walking to you; stand with your arms folded and refuse to move either way. (bonus points if you throw an elbow)
2 - Yell, the sidewalk is two ways as you are walking through the horde.
3 - Pull their hair as they walk by. Now, I have never tried this but I have always wanted to... Always.
These three simple steps are just the beginning.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
more Ad rants
Visa's Olympic ad campaign is "Go World" - Now other than the tagline - I like the ads - the one I just saw was about Phelps not being a dolphin or having fins - good ad - but Go World? Talk about being everything to everyone...
O'm always surprised by local ads and how annoying they are. The repitition of the same phrase over and over always annoys me - but there are three particular ads that are annoyingly effective
John C Flood - The Original
Head On - Apply directly to the forehead - okay this isn't a local ad - but... the thing about this one that pisses me off - its ALWAYS the sponsor for the local on the 8's on the weather channel - which means its in my head all day long...
Eastern Moters - yea - I hate this ad. Hate hate hate.. But damn if its not effective - just typing it makes me have that stupid song in my head.
O'm always surprised by local ads and how annoying they are. The repitition of the same phrase over and over always annoys me - but there are three particular ads that are annoyingly effective
John C Flood - The Original
Head On - Apply directly to the forehead - okay this isn't a local ad - but... the thing about this one that pisses me off - its ALWAYS the sponsor for the local on the 8's on the weather channel - which means its in my head all day long...
Eastern Moters - yea - I hate this ad. Hate hate hate.. But damn if its not effective - just typing it makes me have that stupid song in my head.
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