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A Day of Overrated Things
Well...it's not so much that I search for teams to like. It's more about teams that have the less of so many evils. For example, I hate the Pats because of Bill Bellichek. I hate Miami because of Ricky Williams getting a 3rd and 4th chance, and Parcells. I hate Minnesota because of Favre. I think he should've stayed retired. I can basically go down the list of NFL teams I hate. And since I was born and raised here, and all my friends are Charger fans, I like when they do well. But as I've said...I hate so many moves A.J. Smith has made over the years, I hardly consider myself a "fan". But, I have a lot of the fan traits. Meaning...I love watching the Raiders get spanked. I'm happy for the city when they make the playoffs, and blue and yellow flags are flying everywhere, etc.— October 13, 2009 6:34 p.m.
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I like this movie a litle bit. But only a little bit (like your line about Rob Zombie zombies)— October 13, 2009 4:11 p.m.
A Day of Overrated Things
I know, I know. The girlfriend was feelin' a bit under the weather (and food from DeMille's doesn't help!) That reminds me of a line from an old Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry David is telling Jeff Garlin about how sex is overrated. Jeff gets this weird look on his face, and Larry David starts describing sex, and moving his head/body back and forth, with this disgusted look on his face, and making these disgusting sounds, like a seal that's been shot. As if it was a moan. It was hysterical. I can see why some would find Family Guy overrated. I think South Park is soooo overrated, but Family Guy has about 75% of their jokes working. That's a pretty tall order. I mean, critically praised shows like 30 Rock don't even work for me, most of the time. The weird thing about Family Guy, though...they might break into a parody from Tootsie or All in the Family, and I don't anyone that isn't in that age range, will even get the joke. Because there really isn't a joke. Same with the Ferris Bueller parody. The baby is running thru various backyards, and it wasn't all that funny. Just slightly amusing, if you got the reference. And Pete...I am not a big Chargers fan. I was born and raised in SD (Americas finest city, I'll have you know). So I support my home team. But I hate Phillip Rivers, as he's a punk with a bad attitude. I hate Merriman, who did steroids and had a stupid lights out dance. And a few other players bug. But seriously, who else am I gonna root for? Other than my fantasy football players.— October 13, 2009 3:13 p.m.
Grumpy Gus Says -- I Dare You to Sue Me!
Dang it, that's a very good point. I used to laugh when Craig Kilborne (the best late night show host ever) would talk about going to the steam room and having a spritzer. He'd always twirl his head a bit, and my friend insisted he was gay because of it. But hey...those two guys just died in that sweat lodge thing, so maybe it'll all sound manly again. I mean, doing something that could cause death...nothing more manly than that!— October 12, 2009 11:43 p.m.
Stuttering Stanley and Jittery Jeremy
Hey...the funniest "blame it on the Alcohol" thing ever. Jamie Foxx was on some show, like Jimmy Kimmel. He said that he feels bad that kids sing that song because of the lyrics. So, he changed it to "Blame it on the Apple Juice." And he sang the song, with all these different lyrics. It was hysterical. He mentioned stains on lunch boxes, Sprite...if you're interested, YouTube it.— October 12, 2009 11:40 p.m.
Burglar Blog (Buy American, Steal Sweden)
The bus driver wasn't my type. I like the Jackie Gleason looking drivers.— October 12, 2009 11:35 p.m.
Stuttering Stanley and Jittery Jeremy
Hey Russl...speaking of theme songs, you know the really catchy theme song from The Office? I believe a dulcimer or some instrument is featured prominantly. Well, that was done by Jay Ferguson (of Thunder Island fame, and about 3 other big name bands, including Spirit). Just some trivia for ya. Also, remember Bill Murray in The Rutles movie? He played "Bill Murray the K." Perfect casting. Almost as nice as Bill Murrays cameo in Zombieland (a very overrated movie, by the way). I did find the original stutter story in my glove compartment. I had it wrong. It had to do with a women's golfing champ named Sophie Gustafson, who apparently stutters. And a person wrote a letter about many different therapists that tried to help him with his stutter. Apparently, every kid in public schools is entitled to free speech therapy if they need it.— October 12, 2009 2:26 a.m.
Stuttering Stanley and Jittery Jeremy
I know "Changes" (remember when a diaper commercial used that?) But what the heck is Motor Vehicle? I know "Vehicle" by the Ides of March, but not the Vaughn tune.— October 11, 2009 8:59 p.m.
Wright is Wrong -- Technology in Todays World
I wonder if when Prince sends text messages and stuff, if he uses a lot of those abbreviations.— October 11, 2009 1:46 p.m.
Black Barbie (and hats off to Stew)
Any time I can give props to Stew, I'm all about it. When I flew out to see his play in New York last year, someone in the crowd told me Spike Lee had seen it 10 times. And then, up walks Spike. My girlfriend tried to talk to him, and he just walked by us. What a jerk. Anyway, after the show I talked to Stew and Heidi (his bassist/keyboardist/collaborator), and they told me they were having a meeting with him about filming it. It's now been filmed, getting 100% good reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, and available ON DEMAND. I recommend it, although, I like his CDs a thousand times better than the play.— October 11, 2009 1:45 p.m.