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I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke
**Correction, in all my tongue twistingness of trying to explain, USPS, UPS, and UPS I made a slight mistake. The Postal Service and United States Postal service came to a deal so that THE POSTAL SERVICE (not USPS) can continue using their band name. Obviously, their was never any fear of the United States Postal Service losing the right to use that name. After all, they have unions up in that place! UPS (United Parcel Service) was never a part of the dispute with name use. They just bought the rights to use the Postal service song in their commercial. Thus, what I find odd. I think I make more sense in this post about that situation. Hmph. Maybe not.— January 2, 2008 3:31 p.m.
Jim Gaffigan - Best Comedian Working Today
Chris Rock. Gaffigan. Gold.— January 2, 2008 12:17 p.m.
New Year's Resolution Rant
I went to the gym yesterday and wondered how many people were there because of a self proclaimed resolution. I enjoy the "best" of or "biggest" stories of the year (2007 currently) although a friend of mine stated he was sick of even seeing those run over and over. I say run "Chocolate Rain" and Miss Teen USA's, Miss South Carolina's "As Such" all the way into the new year. Some stories I saw ran suprised me because I thought they had happened a few years ago, not just this year. I'm claiming New Years Revolution on New Years Resolutions.— January 2, 2008 12:16 p.m.
I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke
Commercials and songs, songs and commercials. First thing which comes to mind when talking about bands and commercials is The Beatles, "Revolution" and Nike. They seem to always have those clever ads, either with the kids who can put The Harlem Globetrotters to shame with their version of trick ball, or glorious MJ "Jesus in a pair of sneakers himself", and of course the use of "Revolution" to pimp their sneakers (not to be confused with The Sneaker Pimps). But I don't blame Nike, you know who we all blame, including Sir McCartney himself. That's right, the man with no nose, Michael Jackson. I remember seeing some quotes about McCartney's dismay this song was sold to Nike. That's what friends are for. Another odd one to me is the use of The Postal Service's "Give Up" in the UPS (United Parcel Service) commercials. I know that The Postal Service (band) and The United States Postal Service (mail) came to a deal so that The United Postal Service could continue using their name. They agreed that the USPS could sell the bands CD on their website (and I assume receive some type of compensation). But, what an odd choice to then have UPS (united Parcel Service), USPS's competitor, use a United Postal Service song in their commercials. Did anyone follow that? I am a fan of the M&M's commercial though, another company which has chosen to use a Postal Service cong, this time it's "Such Great Heights". Being a fan of chocolate, M&M's, colors, animation and The Postal Service it all blends nicely together for me.— January 2, 2008 12:10 p.m.
Fast Food Commercials
I've seen those commercials. I am not positive they are real (at least the real crazy people who freak out). I want to believe they are not real, but I worry they probably are. There's one guy with the glasses who starts spazing the hell out. You can tell the people behind the counter are getting somewhat worried so they nervously giggle and tell him they're just kidding. It's obvious that instead of a burger, that guy needs therapy and possibly some pills. With this said, I guess I watch too much TV.— December 28, 2007 9:36 a.m.
Christmas Song Gripes
I'm 30 and get a dumb grin when I hear "Santa Got Run Over By A Reindeer" come ont he radio. I think because it takes me back to when I was little, it was the song in music class you looked forward to singing (during the Christmas holiday we had to sing all of the standard Christmas songs in music class, and this was public schools) because you got to say "grandma got run over by a reindeer" and talk about why you and grandpa know the inside scoop. But you're right, it's not that funny now. I still enjoy the memories it jogs and at least I don't hear it more then once every holiday season. Which makes me wonder, do kids today in public schools get to sing these songs in music class? I much preferred playing the xylophone anyhow.— December 26, 2007 10:24 a.m.
My Bloody Santa Claus
I would have said to the Jewish kid crying "go home and ask mom and dad why their people did that to the dude on the cross". Then we would have gone out for bagels. Happy Hanakuh! ....I agree, the Santa in the front yard is totally over the top, but damn, that's some funny stuff right there. America!— December 24, 2007 6:51 p.m.
Rock Hall of Fame
Rock N Roll is so damn general and influenced by so much, that I can see people from all genres being recongnized. The Beasties were/are a HUGE influence in the rock scene. Hall of Fame is like all other awards, a bunch of BS. Well, not a bunch, but oh, that BS is there.— December 17, 2007 10:02 a.m.
Lies -- and the fat man in the red suit that tells them.
We've just recently had this same discussion at my office. One of my co-workers has a family member who "will not lie" to their children, and the tale of Santa, is one of those "lies". Everyone, is entitled to their own opinion. However, that doesn't mean some people's opinions are not completely idiotic and wrong. Now, I don't think it's the end of the world if a parent decides to explain to their kid that Santa is not real and it's just something made up. There are kids who will never believe in Santa just due to their religious upbringing, and they turn out fine. I don't think that's a wrong or idiotic reason for a child to not believe in Santa. I do think, that the "I'm not going to lie, just so I don't encourage lying" reason is idiotic. Same with the "Santa is fat, jolly and love and so my child may think it's okay to be fat because they to, can still be loved". (Sadly, people really think this). A parent who won't let their kid believe in Santa just because it is a lie needs to also explain to the kid they cannot ruin it for other kids by telling them "the truth". Then with that, a parent has to realize is going to come a wave of other thoughts and questions. Like, "Why do Johnny's parents lie to him about Santa" or "If Johnny's parents are lying to him then are they bad people (and why not)" or "If I don't tell Johnny it's a lie, then am I a liar too?" and so, so much more. I don't think a 5 year old can even begin to comprehend the answers, maybe a 5 year old won't even come up with these thoughts. I believe things like Santa or The Tooth Fairy and so on help develop a kids imagination. It's something so fun and innocent for little ones which I don't feel needs to be taken away from them. It's not something which is going to make them become a criminal or crackpot. There are plenty of other things parents overlook to aide with this. Why don't they work on this instead of a ban on Santa? Now, what's the point of stating this girl has tattoo's and piercing? Do you think a person cannot be a good parent with these things? If you see someone with tattoos or piercings and they are screwing up do you think "Well, of course, they have tattoos and piercings, what else do you expect?".— December 17, 2007 9:57 a.m.
Extra! Extra!
"Ike Beats Tina to Death" Best Headline Ever "Michael Vick #7033432" would be hilarious.— December 14, 2007 8:17 a.m.