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Who Has VD Fever?
I didn't know they had chia pets still. Well, I believe there are women out there that say "I don't want anything," and even a few that say that and actually mean it. I don't think that means the guy has to be stupid enough to not do anything. Because, the simple fact is, it's just not that hard to make a small effort. Even if that means buying a card for $4, and writing something really sweet in it. I heard someone on the radio, I believe it was KGBs morning show. They said Valentine's should never be a make or break situation, where the woman will leave you if you don't buy the right gift. If that's the situation, you're with the wrong woman. I couldn't agree more.— February 16, 2008 9:41 a.m.
Scarlett Johanssen Called Me
If you are on a "do not call" list, that should apply for politicians as well. When I was between jobs in my early 20s, I once worked for a company that did these "phone interviews". It was never selling anything. And often times, they'd give the person on the phone something of value for their time (like $25 worth of Windex). I have to assume, if you are on the "do not call" list, a company like THAT cannot call you. So, why do politicians get a pass?— February 13, 2008 9:33 a.m.
Drip Dry
I once wrote about bathroom attendants. So, I have an idea on combining both. Making the bathroom attendant stand there, and continuing to ush down the stream for you. That way, there's a continuous stream of water. Now that's earning the tip. Regarding Radiohead, I haven't heard anything. The only time I heard anything before others, was when I had a radio show. I'm guessing they'll play Coors. What did you think of the guitarists score for the movie There Will Be Blood? I hated it. And, how is In Rainbows? I've only heard a few songs from it, but it's good.— February 13, 2008 9:31 a.m.
Drip Dry
I did join Yelp once. That was when someone from Citybeat decided to write a big review on the Reader. Of course, they left out that they worked at Citybeat.— February 12, 2008 10:08 a.m.
Ferris Bueller You're My Hero
Well Ed, in my first two paragrarphs, I state that that IS NOT what you did. What I do find odd, is that you state here "I'm not so stupid as to plagiarize from columnists in the same market." Does that mean you plagarize from columnists? Just not ones locally? I also mention, if you read again, that I think you have many great ideas. I've been reading your column for years. And, to be honest, even if you did get an idea for a column from a blog or something I wrote...to the person that called me: THAT IS NOT STEALING. If anyone stole in this case, it was me, from Ed. I hadn't thought about Broderick until he brought him up. And, it gave me the idea to go more indepth on him specifically. Regarding the other thing I mention about CityBeat, I just know that different times, I covered an artist, and a month later, there was a big story on them in CityBeat. And, I remember a few other subjects I covered, then appearing in the magazine. Probably a coincidence. Also mixed with a bit of my delusions of grandeur.— February 12, 2008 12:50 a.m.
I'm Not a Missionary Man
Well, I never heard that they CAN'T play football there. It was built for baseball (and of course, concerts). But, I think if you are talking about, specifically, the Chargers, they need something that can seat 60,000 (approx). That's one of the reasons the stadium wasn't working for the Padres. It was too big, and not "baseball park feel" enough. The length of the field, though, doesn't just have to be the 100 yards needed for a football field. Keep in mind all the other things needed. I mean, the rec center I grew up playing basketball in, in Mira Mesa, was the same size basketball court the Clippers and Lakers play in. But, there was only room for four benches outside of that. When the ball was going out of bounds, we always fell into other players or our parents, trying to chase after it.— February 12, 2008 12:41 a.m.
None
Hey, that Jennifer was cute. I saw her outside House of Blues before a concert. My friend wanted to ask her out, even.— February 10, 2008 7:17 p.m.
Painful Pirouette
My friend in 5th grade had moved here from St. Paul, Minnesota. For some weird reason, they had brought their phone books from there, also. And, I was surprised that there were a number of famous people in there. We had Prince's phone number (or his parents, anyway), a few Vikings players, and some senator. It was odd. And, when I worked in radio, we had Queen guitarist Brian May come in for an interview. A listener called me and said when she was a kid, she found out his dad was named Harold (not sure if I'm remembering that correctly, but...). She called his hometown, asked for information, and got his number. She talked to him for about 20 minutes about Queen (they had 4 albums out at the time). I told Brian May this, and he laughed. He said, "Oh yeah, he got calls all the time. Finally, after a while, he just had to change the phone number, because it was getting ridiculous. I do like your Orville story better, though. Just hanging up without saying anything.— February 10, 2008 7:16 p.m.
Give Bees a Chance
Well, someone tried to explain it to me, and it made very little sense. Since OJ has a pension of $30,000 a month that CAN NOT be touched, he does have money. Yet, if he buys a yacht with that money, the Goldmans can take it. I don't get that logic. So...with $30,000, he can buy food, clothing, women, Milk Duds, just not expensive things? So, if he puts the money in the bank, they can't touch it? Why? Give the scumbag enough to live on, and take the rest.— February 10, 2008 7:12 p.m.
Hannah Montana vs. Joe Montana
Well, I doubt the NFL ratings go up with Joe Montana there. I mean, do people tune in to a tribute to Bill Walsh because "Oh my god, Joe Montana will be saying a few words!!!" They still had Jerry Rice and Steve Young, two other Hall of Famers. I seriously doubt Bill Walton would refuse to show up, if a tribute to John Wooden was being done. You'd see Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Walton, and everyone else. And, they wouldn't worry about who is benefiting financially, unless it was a commercial of some kind. Remember, they got into this because of their love for the game. When they start pulling stunts like this, people think it's all about the money. And, believe me, I have no problem with them making millions. Hell, Walton told me once he can't even move his feet or bend them properly, because of all the injures and surgeries. So yeah, let them make millions. But there's a time and a place for that.— February 10, 2008 11:54 a.m.