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The Swimmer
Well, I was just telling my girlfriend about this. And she was telling me about an overweight co-worker, and how that doctor recommended water aerobics. And I guess there were things about it I didn't realize. So, I'll be a little less angry at seeing them take up pool space. But...I still contend that the two of them could've been in the same lane, that way they aren't taking up two spaces. It's like those annoying bicyclists that can't ride single file. They have to ride right next to each other, and as you're in your car, you fear you're going to hit them.— January 11, 2009 12:48 p.m.
Dear Abby -- Who's Your Daddy? And What Do We Call Him?
Well, anti...you bring up good points. We've all had that time, me just recently in Rite-Aid, where I'm at the register and the woman is ringing up my purchase and someone walks over to ask her a question about something and which aisle it's in. And, she then spends five minutes trying to explain to her where it is. I want to say "Listen lady...she said aisle 8. If it's not there, just go walk around until you find it. I want to buy my stuff here and leave." But, at the same time, I'm not super mad at the woman at the register, because she's trying to help all the customers, and probably ASSumed it would be a quick questions she could answer, without much time being taken away from me. And once we both realized it wouldn't be quick (as the woman had follow up questions as to whether that product was even carried there). And yes...anti, upon further thinking about it, if a dentist and his assistant carried on some long conversation, it would be a bit rude. Again, I wouldn't mind. But, yeah, it would be cool if one of them were smart enough to occasionally look at me and say "She's always having problems with this guy...and it's cheaper that she tells me than her pyschiatrist!" Or whatever little joke/comment that would include me. But again, it's not necessary. I've had people do my hair, that have conversations the entire time with the person next to them doing hair. And yeah...I guess that's kind of rude. Because you think at some point in there, they can say "How has your day been?"— January 11, 2009 12:46 p.m.
Chris Cantore and Hilary Chambers leave San Diego Clear Channel stations
Dang it! It didn't occur to me to even check and follow up and see if anyone posted here. Interesting comments. To the person that thought it was lame that I posted here, well...okay, it's for "readers" comments. But, in this case, since I didn't WRITE the story, I merely READ the story, we're in the same boat, and I can comment on it here. And, having had 5 years radio experience....and another year recently, I think it makes me more qualified than most to comment on the subject matter. And...john and jeff still suck! The problem is...so did all those shows on Air America! I'm a Democrat, and I have to say, the only one that ever did a show worth listening to was Stacy Taylor. Everyone else is horrible. I can't stand Dennis Millers politics, but he runs a good show. And, you can't just say it's because he's a good comedian...because he flopped on Monday Night Football. And, Al Franklin was a flop. And, Franklin even flopped on SNL when he created characters. His best strength was behind the scenes, and even than, just barely. He was never one of their stronger writers. All these opinions on "talk radio" formats make valid points. For music oriented stations to survive, I agree they can't go with the Jukebox/ipod/ types of formats. The whole reason people went that direction, was "consultants" and "surveys" found that more people were listening to their ipods. And, when they checked those ipods, it wasn't just "classic rock" someone had. Or, it wasn't just "hip hop"...but most people had a mix of stuff. The problem is, not everyone likes the same stuff. So, the best bet is to have DJs with personality. Make sure things are local. And you'll get your listeners.— January 10, 2009 3:50 p.m.
San Diego Super Chargers
You're lucky there's a commercial in the Ravens/Titans game, I can respond quickly. I'll admit this right now...if what you say is true, then I switch sides. I'm on your side. I didn't/don't realize how much taxpayer money goes into the Chargers, or NFL teams in each respective city. I thought owners paid that, as well as reap the benefits of the ticket sales, parking lot prices, and a cut from the jerseys and other NFL memorabilia that is sold. I do think the streets, sewers, police, and all that, is more important than having a pro sports franchise. I just don't know enough about it all to state my case well. Maybe I'll quiz Don Bauder when I see him in the hallways.— January 10, 2009 3:27 p.m.
Dear Abby -- Who's Your Daddy? And What Do We Call Him?
Well, what's funny is...Dear Abby does exactly what people do when they hear a complaint. They immediately take the side of the person complaining. What you need to do is, listen. Hear what is being said. Take a second to dissect it...and then give the advice. Instead, Abby just jumps right to the side of the person complaining. It baffles me. I had a dentist that would always ask about my high school basketball team. I loved it. I had another dentist that would ask about my radio career, and that was cool. And, again, when listening to dental assistants talking about the guys that screwed them over, it was fun to hear. As long as they didn't want to look at me, and assume I was just like the man that cheated on them, and decide to extract revenge with that sharp, pointed instrument in their hands; on my soft, gentle gums.— January 10, 2009 10:52 a.m.
San Diego Super Chargers
It's not so much that you're a "spoilsport"...but you're like that principal in Mr. Holland's Opus (played by William H. Macy). They want to cut the football program, and Dreyfuss tries to explain the benefits of it. And, he makes a good point when he says, "I have to cut something. And if it's between English, algebra, and football...it's football that goes." The problem though, Fred...is you then fail to hear the follow up arguments!— January 10, 2009 9:20 a.m.
Dear Abby -- Who's Your Daddy? And What Do We Call Him?
There's a Dear Abby today where a woman gets mad the dentist and dental assistant are talking about personal things. The woman thinks they should just be worrying about her mouth. Abby tells her she should tell them that. Wow. I would say, as long as they don't accidentally drill into your gums, who cares? Plus, it's more interesting to hear their personal gossip, then to have them ask you something that you can't answer anyway, because your mouth is, uh, busy. I also think, if Abby was giving advise to tell her to confront the dentist, that maybe a call to the receptionist would be better, as it would be less uncomfortable and confrontational. You wouldn't even have to say which patient it was, and you can nicely state your case. But, that's Abby.— January 10, 2009 9:14 a.m.
The Idiotic Charles Barkley
BARKLEY UPDATE: Damn..how pathetic is it, that I'm updating a blog at 5:30 in the morning? I'm up doing other work, and heard it on CNN, so I figured... TNT just said that he's taking a "leave of absence" because of his latest arrested for drunken driving.— January 10, 2009 5:35 a.m.
Leaving Off the Airplane
Well...now I'm kinda confused. Maybe because it's late (or early, depending). I'm basically saying....well, with the losers in Oakland, we all agree that a cop shooting someone in the back is wrong. But instead of smashing windows of businesses, that had NOTHING to do with that, let the court system deal with that officer (he had already resigned, and believe me, that wasn't the end of it). People that think everything should be "freedom of speech" don't really, completely understand what that means, or don't ever seem to understand common courtesy. Such as the punker that wore a shirt that said "Jesus is a C&%!" into a grocery store, and my Christian friend wanted to fight him.— January 10, 2009 5:03 a.m.
Leaving Off the Airplane
Fred, there's nothing I enjoy more than debating you. First of all, your masticating is a great example. KGBs morning show joked with one of their DJs that didn't know what that meant. But, again, the problem is this. Somewhere, there's an etiquette rule, that you don't use words that MOST PEOPLE aren't familiar with. SO, why would you say to someone, "Are you masticating gum?" When 99.8% of the population would've asked "Are you chewing gum?" Second, the person wasn't fired for saying "niggardly" but to me, should've been, because of what their intent was. And that intent, in my mind, was to tick off a black employee. Third, you talk about the "mentality" of cops. Okay, if you want to go there...here's the problem. I was just emailed a story about firefighters in some town that sued, because...not enough black firefighters were promoted, because NONE OF THEM could pass the test to become a leitunant, or whatever position it was. So they promoted them without them passing the test. So, if we promote minorities, or let them become police and firefighters, even though they can't pass "tests"...because we want to be PC...well, then, those are the types of servants we get. You liberals (unfortunately, I'm a Democrat, so I can be included)....we can't have it both ways!!!! I don't like a shirt that says "F*** da Police" more because of the curse word involved. I also don't like it, because of the stupid mentality you get, like the thugs in Oakland, smashing windows of businesses, that had NOTHING to do with that cop shooting. It's just another excuse for loser, criminal thugs to act the way they've been dying to act.— January 9, 2009 1:13 p.m.