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No Pictures, Dude
I was disappointed, though, when Gene "sold out" and sold that suit for hundreds of thousands of dollars. I mean, if you're rich, and you love something, why sell it just to make a small profit? And really, remembering a main character from a movie, is a bad example by Gene. What if someone hated Napoleon Dynamite? I seriously doubt that means they'd forget his name. I would say Gene has a point, if you remember multiple character names: Milton, Michael Bolton,...darn, can't remember the boss from Office Space. I just blew my own point! Also, Rocky holds up...but my stepbrother has problems with the movie, because the fight scenes were done so poorly (punches that miss by about 6 inches). Maybe that's why Stallone tried to do real fight scenes with that big Russian dude (and then ended up in the hospital, almost dying).— October 11, 2009 1:43 p.m.
No Pictures, Dude
Sid Ceasar was so great in that role. Although, it didn't utilize the mans brilliant comedic timing, still great to see him. Even in such a small role. I disagree about SNF. Aside from the disco tunes, the movie really does hold up. Just like Rocky, from 1976, does. Because of the story. A guy dealing with women, parents, and bosses. And the conversation that's taking place. It really isn't as dated as one would think, looking at the DVD box with the disco ball and goofy white suit (which movie critic Gene Siskel, who claimed this to be the best movie of all-time...bought at auction for $14,000 or some low amount).— October 11, 2009 12:17 a.m.
Grumpy Gus Says -- I Dare You to Sue Me!
Russl...my Jewish friends have told me the same thing yours have. My mom is Jewish, my dad was Catholic. As was my stepdad. So maybe technically I am all Jewish. I'm not practicing, though. And, have never set foot in a Synogogue or Temple. The only time I've worn one of those yamukas, was at a cousins wedding. I felt like an employee of Hot Dog on a Stick!— October 10, 2009 11:05 a.m.
No Pictures, Dude
Two things about the athletic scenes. A lot of people don't realize, that blonde athlete that Olivia Newton-John was all over...that was a young, blonde Lorenzo Lamas. Second, when Travolta trips over the hurdles that he's jumping while running (in an effort to impress Sandy), she immediately comes over to help him. Okay, that's sweet. But then Travolta and her point at Lamas, giggle, make fun of him, and scamper off together. Okay, fine. But doesn't that now make her character a real jerk? That guy did nothing wrong.— October 10, 2009 11:02 a.m.
Plug In, Plump Up
I saw the singer of the Chili Peppers do that to an old muscle car on some reality show. It was cool. He also has his house done up with all these solar panels, and he actually sells energy back to the state. Geez, all this car talk is making me tingly in my naughty parts. My girlfriends favorite car is the Chevelle, so if anyone wants to sell me one. I'd like to surprise her for Christmas. I think they're okay. I wouldn't kick one out of bed...err, the garage. But, I much prefer the Chargers, Camaro, Mustang, GTO, and so many other muscle cars before I get down to the Chevelle. Of course, when I bought my dream car, I had to disappoint my dad and not go American. Sorry, I just love the XKE so much. A friend asked "Why'd you go buy a James Bond car?" I did that pretentious laugh people do when they know more than another on a subject, as I uttered "That's an Aston-Martin, you doofus."— October 10, 2009 1:15 a.m.
Unfriendly skies
My friend worked at a nice hotel in Old Town, and we were meeting for dinner a few years back. She told me Estrada had just checked in. She said he used a different name, and admitted he did that so he wouldn't be recognized and bothered. We laughed about that, but I laughed harder when she told me he rolled up in a yellow Rolls Royce. Yeah...nothing like being discrete in a yellow Rolls.— October 10, 2009 1:07 a.m.
A Day in the Life (of traffic court)
The cop should've just been relieved that you were driving without any pot in the car! Also, those spots that are "traps", make it hard to talk your way out of a ticket. The cop that got me for the rolling stop, said he purposely waited there because so many people do that at that intersection. And my logic to that police logic is...that's good, if you're talking about some other offense; like a school zone where everyone is speeding. But a rolling stop in a business district, that has hardly any traffic, aside from the people leaving LA Fitness after working out during their lunch hour (and are in a hurry to get back to the office), is just a bit silly. Of course, I understand everyone thinks THEIR ticket is the one that shouldn't have been issued. And, if no tickets get issued, how can we pay cops, firefighters, roads and water main breaks, etc. So I try to keep my bitchin' about it to a minimum.— October 10, 2009 12:57 a.m.
Grumpy Gus Says -- I Dare You to Sue Me!
Oh...and my favorite joke on that topic is: I'm half Jewish. So, I go to confession. But when I do, I bring my attorney with me. (I'm here all week, folks. Try the veal)— October 10, 2009 12:51 a.m.
Grumpy Gus Says -- I Dare You to Sue Me!
Which half, you guys ask. The bottom half of my body. I've been snipped. And...it's the part that carries around my wallet in the back pocket!— October 10, 2009 12:50 a.m.
Wright is Wrong -- Technology in Todays World
Wait a second. Sandwich doesn't have an "e" on the end? Next you're going to tell me "potatoe" doesn't either! I blame Dan Quayle for all of this (does "Quayle" have an "e" on the end?)— October 9, 2009 6:40 p.m.