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Generation Gap
Hey...that animal on Davids head looks better than what the Donald has on his head! Regarding those shows...airing continuously doesn't mean something is good. Look at the horrible movies that make $100 million at the box office. Too many idiots in the world, and also the whole nostalgia of people that may want to watch a show from their childhood. Regarding the shows you mentioned: 1- I Love Lucy. I HAVE NEVER SEEN an episode of this show. But the clips always crack me up. The bon bon factory, eating them as they came down the line. Or the mirror reflection. Some good stuff. 2- The Honeymooners. THIS SHOW IS AMAZING. One of the first sitcoms in TV history, and still holds up well. Jackie Gleason and Carney were comic gold. 3- Seinfeild. GREAT, great show. But also an overrated show. 4- The Beverly Hillbillies. I watched it as a kid and liked it. Not sure how it holds up, though. 5- The Brady Bunch. I loved it, as does every kid that had those goofy jew-fro hairstyles that the oldest kid had in the first season. But, I watched it a few times in my early 20s, and realized it wasn't a very good show. 6- The Patridge Family. I'VE NEVER SEEN THIS SHOW. The songs sucked, though. ...............did I leave any other classics out? I've never seen a Newhart show, but thought Hogans Heroes was okay. Soap was alright (the spinoff Benson, wasn't very good, but I still watched it).— October 9, 2009 4:24 p.m.
C is for Cookie
Cookie update: was at Barona casino yesterday, and their desserts rocked. The food, not as much. Stick with the turkey and mashed potatoes, though, and you can't go wrong. Anywhoooo...the small chocolate chip cookies were hard and gross. The big ones were soft, chewy, and delicious. I had a raisin one, too. But my girlfriend ate that when I got back to the table, and I was too lazy to go get myself another one.— October 9, 2009 4:16 p.m.
Vision Restored for the Blind
A British guy? Interesting. As bad as their teeth are...that could make his eyes look like a Marty Feldman nightmare!!!! So, Stephen Colbert did a riff on this story on Colbert Report last night. It was one of the rare time he had a bunch of jokes on a subject that weren't all that funny.— October 9, 2009 4:13 p.m.
A Day in the Life (of traffic court)
Hey, thank you guys for all this. It was fun to read. I agree, though, that the "trail by declaration" which I hadn't heard of, seems sketchy. Judges have heard it all. The only thing I'd have going in my case (if I didn't already plead Not Guilty and get a court date), is that a rolling stop, even judges would agree, is a lame ticket. It's not going thru a red light, or driving 90 mph saying "it was the flow of traffic." it means you stopped, well...almost...but not completely. And unless the officer said there was a pedestrian waiting to cross (which would certainly tick me off as a pedestrian, or as a judge hearing that), a judge would say "c'mon, small potatoes. dismissed!!!!"— October 9, 2009 4:11 p.m.
The Beatles vs. Dr. Dre
Bean...you are wrong. On two levels. First, for the Beatles not being in your Top 10. They should be in EVERYONES top 10. I challenge anyone on this site, to list a Top 10 that doesn't have the Beatles, and for it to be a decent list. I guarantee it won't be. Second, you said in your post "I'm not a big fan of either." Well, we're not in a court of law, but let me give you the definition of "not a big fan." It doesn't mean they "just missed your top 10." It doesn't imply they could be your 15th or 20th favorite band. It means that you "don't care for them." And if you "don't care for them," it means you "don't like them." Now, if you "don't like them," that DOES NOT mean you "hate" them. You could Hate Mark David Chapman, for shooting Lennon. But it's hard to "hate" a band, unless they just really suck. And I'm sure you'll agree, the Beatles don't fit that category either.— October 9, 2009 4:04 p.m.
Grumpy Gus Says -- I Dare You to Sue Me!
Pete, didn't you get "butthurt" before? Sorry. Too soon?? I'm a Jew (well, half Jew)...so I can say that.— October 9, 2009 4:01 p.m.
Wright is Wrong -- Technology in Todays World
Pistol...my girlfriend said the exact same thing. Well, not the steroids thing, but about MySpace being better, also because you can have songs playing that you like, and there's that whole aspect of it.— October 9, 2009 3:59 p.m.
Wright is Wrong -- Technology in Todays World
Interesting. SO, that confirms my suspicions that more women are on it. I wonder why this is. Do their husbands/boyfriends tell them "I don't need to see an email when I'm at work, talking about what sandwiche you're making our kid." Or, does it stem from the fact that women just enjoy talking/writing more? I've found, over the years, this to be the case.— October 9, 2009 3:56 p.m.
Grumpy Gus Says -- I Dare You to Sue Me!
It always amazes me when people agree with Pete on things...hehehehe. But yeah, Shaffer, to me, has long been one of the worst sidekicks in history. Great musician. Great in Spinal Tap. Not so much on the show. He adds nothing. I did love when The View ladies asked him if he was gay. He always sounded like he was, and I know he has two kids and a wife, but still. I guess they asked because he wrote the song "It's Raining Men." Not the type of song a straight guy would right, I guess. I don't remember the Nevin thing. I remember Sir Charles Barkley spitting on an 8-year-old girl in the stands. He was trying to hit the guy heckling above her. Geez, to think you have that much control over who you spit at in a crowd. Oh, but back to Shaffer. You say "one of the few Jews you don't need to hear about." I can give you a list of about 100. But I'll refrain. Jews are touchy about lists.— October 9, 2009 3:26 p.m.
Wright is Wrong -- Technology in Todays World
Regarding comment number 4. and number 3....I take the 5th. I recently joined Facebook, on the suggestion of a guy I play racquetball with. His wife is a writer and he was telling me all the reasons why it's a good idea. I figured I could have an account and worry about it ONLY when I have the time. Just like I do with this site. But, the reason I make this statement is...I had a Happy Hour/dinner thing with some old high school friends, and overheard one of the women talking about how she'll reach for her Blackberry or whatever it is...in the middle of the night, to check for messages on her cell phone. And, Barbarella once mentioned in a column, how she checks emails and messages constantly. And, sure...I check my messages frequently, and my blogs to see if anyone has posted, but it doesn't consume my world. And, from what I've seen on Facebook, it's about 4 to 1, with women way more often than men, using it to say "I'm driving to Arizona. I hate long drives." or "I gave my daughter a sandwiche today." It makes no sense to me why these post these things, as if any of us care. Yet, the male friends I have, when posting (which isn't as often), it might be a bike ride one of them is doing for Autism. Or another guy complaining about the Cowboys losing. But those same two guys I just used as examples...don't post for another couple of days. Whereas, the woman talking about her sandwich, will post later in the day what she's making for dinner. Or whether the food she ate tasted good.— October 9, 2009 3:20 p.m.