TV Rankings: Week 1
There’s a part of me that thinks maybe I shouldn’t watch so much tv. Then there’s a part of me that thinks I should embrace it. This was an idea I had last year, and am finally putting into effect this year. Because everything in my world is a competition, why not rank the tv […]
Never forget this…
Has it really been 10 years? Social networks are covered today with “Never Forget” and “Where were you when…?” On a day like today we can’t help but look back. Our ongoing process of healing demands that we focus on a tragedy that for a brief moment, which felt like an eternity, united these States […]
Friday Happy Hour: The Edge
I haven’t done one of these in a few weeks. Sitting around on a beautiful day off, turned rainy-haily, turned thunder-sunny, I should probably do a Friday Happy Hour. The questions, as always, come from Mental Floss’ great blog… the answers, as always, come from Mike Tufano’s great mind. 1. On Monday, September 10, 2001, I […]
Did someone say football?!?
Hey, guess what? It’s football time! Every year I set up a few football contests ((unlike my NCAA Tourney contest, I don’t have any cool prizes to give away for these. If that changes, you’ll be the first to know)), and I want you to be a part. These aren’t fantasy football leagues, they require […]
Friday Happy Hour: San Dimas High School football Rules!
Ok, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted this, or anything, so we’re back to a little Friday Happy Hour time. Questions ripped from the pages of one of my favorite blog/magazines out there: Mental Floss. 1. Under Colin’s post about items you shouldn’t microwave, regular _flosser Bert left this comment: “My brothers once tried […]
Friday Happy Hour: Defenestration
As always, the questions come from Mental Floss, and the answers are mine… 1. According to a study by Twentysomething, Inc. that appeared in Time, 85% of college grads move back in with mom and dad. What was your first move after college? If you’re still in school, what’s your plan? My parents had […]
Everything Sucks.
Let’s get this straight right now… I can’t stand Harry Potter. So what? It’s not my thing. I don’t care that people love it. I don’t care that some people love it to the extent that ignore reality and begin to attempt to use spells in real life ((This actually happened yesterday. I posted this […]
Friday Happy Hour: The sea was angry that day, my friends…
It’s Friday again. Questions from Mental Floss, answers from my sick demented mind… 1. Growing up, whenever we flagged down the ice cream truck, my regular order was a Bubble O’Bill. My sister preferred the Fat Frog. If the ice cream truck from your childhood showed up in front of your house tonight (you know, through […]
I ♥ KC
We all know who Chris Sullentrop is, right? Oh, no? Well, he’s just some jackass that grew up in KC but moved to NYC for “a bigger stage and a bigger paycheck.” And that’s fine. Kansas City isn’t New York City or Chicago or LA. It doesn’t give the same opportunities, and it doesn’t have all […]
I ♥ NY!
It’s well known that when it comes to sports I’m a Chicago guy. I never thought I’d start a post with “I Love New York,” but for tonight I do. New York has passed a law and now will become the 6th state to recognize equality in marriage for everyone. I’ve spent most of my […]
Friday Happy Hour: And you’re all dummies…
Yet another Friday Happy Hour, ripped from the pages of Mental Floss (Follow that blog, it’s great for trivia nerds). As always, questions are theirs, answers are mine. 1. Agatha Christie said she came up with most of her book plots while sitting in her bathtub, eating apples. Do you have a special place you […]
Little freakin’ Debbie
Sure, it came completely out of nowhere. Someone mentioned to me on Twitter that they had Nutty Bars for breakfast. Someone else said they prefer Swiss Rolls. So I asked for a completely unscientific poll on what the best Little Debbie snack was*. Personally, I voted for Nutty Bars, which I thought would completely run […]
Ryan Dunn
Ryan Dunn June 11, 1977 – June 20, 2011 This isn’t the best idea… -Ryan Dunn
I Just Like Saying Weiner
Wiener. In just two weeks Anthony Weiner has gone from being a congressman with a funny last name to being a congressman with an hilarious last name. Add in a few pics of Weiner’s weiner and it can’t get much funnier than that. But in the biggest overreaction of the 2010’s (twenty-tweens?) he’s now being […]
Friday Happy Hour: Committed
Haven’t done one of these in awhile, but here’s a post ripped from The Mental Floss blog. Their questions, my answers… 1. Last week, we discussed things everybody liked except you. How about the opposite? What short-lived TV series, style of clothing, book, day of the week, vacation destination (or whatever) are you seemingly alone in liking? […]