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Revenge is best served...like hot pizza
Well, there was an old lady on the news that just got robbed by a guy claiming to work for SDG&E or something. I felt bad for her. The dude had a uniform on, talked to her about his grandmother, and said he had to check things in the house. She opened her door, and trusted him. I'm not so sure that is "stupid". It's trusting someone. I'm talking about the old people that give some stranger 10 grand, for a bogus lottery ticket "worth" millions. I don't have sympathy. Regarding all the other stuff, legally, you are correct. But I don't care. Everyone knows, that you aren't going to go to court. So, they instead try to screw you over and not pay you the right amount. I had a problem with a deli once on Miramar Road. When I told my friend about it, he had a problem with the same deli, when they called him out to fix their cash register. He got there, and they were already having another company fix it. He said "Did you call and cancel with my secretary?" He said no, and that he didn't have time. So, my friend said "You'll have to pay $19.99 for the service call and me coming out." The guy refused. So.....who is right? My friend is, of course. But, he can't get the guy in a headlock until he pays. Oh yes, he can take him to court. But really, is it worth all that time and trouble? Or, should he have just gone in there a month later....and ordered $19.99 worth of food, and then said "Oh, by the way....when I came to fix your register last month, now we're even." It seems like a perfect solution to me. Although, I didn't think of it then.— September 26, 2007 12:36 p.m.
Reality Bites
I crashed a party the other night, and one of the people there was on the show Top Chef. Stay tuned for more info on that in a future Crasher (I should've done a "shameless plug" notice before posting this, huh?)— September 26, 2007 12:30 p.m.
Vegas Without a Sting Operation
My mom insists she knows how to play the slots and has a system. Everyone in my family makes fun of her. So, hinky, when you walk passed the fruit slots, do you get tempted? Do you walk by Pac Man machines, and see that little yellow round dude eating up fruit, and start jonesing for a fruit fix?— September 26, 2007 12:10 a.m.
OJ Simpson, what else?
If Palace Station did that, it would be like the Carls Jr. "flat buns" commercials, and be pulled in a second, from a few people complaining. Fred Goldman is so angry at OJ (and rightly so), that he should just have someone melt the hand of the Heisman, and instead of holding a football, it can be a knife. Then he can tour everywhere showing it, promoting the book, and ticking OJ off.— September 21, 2007 1:54 a.m.
12 Items or Less, Grocery Store Etiquette Part II
My buddy Rick is going thru a divorce right now. When I talked about this topic on a radio show, he called in to complain about something. I asked him if he was a "real man" or if he used one of those goofy keychain club cards. He laughed and admitted he did. Why do that, and carry extra cards stuffed in the wallet, when you can just plug your phone number into the machine. Also, when people argue price, it's so bizarre. I've occasionally grabbed something that I thought was on sale. They ring up the Windex, and it's 85 bucks, and I say "wow, that's expensive!" They then say "Oh, it's the smaller bottle that's on sale for a dime. Do you want me to have someone get it for you?" I just say "nah, that's cool." I figure, my loss, for not paying attention. Why hold up the entire line.— September 18, 2007 1:50 a.m.
Parking Lot Problems
I did say "ass" which, technically isn't a 4 letter word. Believe me, when I rant about stuff, it takes all my will to refrain from using 4 letter words. The spinning rims don't bother me. If the goofy hip-hop crowd loves spending 15 grand or whatever it costs on them (sometimes more then the old Mercury they're driving costs), more power to 'em. I'm more old school. My old XKE Jag has the classic spoked rims. But, a question for you camel jockey? What kind of, uh, rims, does that steed of yours have?— September 18, 2007 1:46 a.m.
Shopping Etiquette, volume 1
He didn't have acne. But, I'm sure he'd say "That's because I use the razors with three blades!!!"— September 15, 2007 9:38 a.m.
Fantasy Football
What do you mean by "team play"? To me, the best thing about fantasy football, is that you can take the two worst teams in football, and you'll probably NOW be interested in watching that game, because your opponent has one teams kicker, and you have the other teams tight end. Just curious, how did you get roped into it?— September 14, 2007 2:03 p.m.
Old People Suck
Believe me Jenny, I agree. And, when you see cons in movies, it's scarey. They do some stuff that would trick ANYONE, young or old. I guess my point is, if the con is really lame, no old person should fall for it. If someone comes up to you and says "I have this thousand dollar bill, and nobody will cash it. If you give me a $20 bill, I'll give it to you." Well, whether you are 22 or 82, you are stupid to take that deal, when you can merely say to yourself....why doesn't this guy go to a bank? Or, wonder all the other possibilities that can be going down.— September 14, 2007 2:01 p.m.
Shopping Etiquette, volume 1
I don't know Hink. I didn't ask the old dude. But, hell, people squeeze them and do other things, so I'm sure shaving them is right on par.— September 14, 2007 1:59 p.m.