Late Night Laughs
My synopsis of all the late night shows on their first days back.
I love it. I'm back to staying up until 2:00 a.m. with late night TV on in the background. I love nothing more than hearing Letterman, Conan, and Kimmel. They came back, with only Dave having his writers. Hilary Clinton …
New Year's Resolution Rant
Why are New Year's resolution stories always the same?
When something happens in the news -- like Mel Gibson being arrested and ranting like Hitler -- my friends ask me why it has to be covered as extensively as it is. And, I always explain how big a story …
I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke
Songs that become hits, after being in commercials.
I read a story in the New York Times the other day, about the song for the Coke commercial from 1972. I remember as a kid being moved by that tune. You'd hear it around the holidays, with the kids …
Damn That Traffic Jam
Traffic in San Diego.
I've been hearing people say traffic in San Diego is going to be like Los Angeles very soon. I think it's already there. I heard an idiot on the radio a few months back, who is writing a book on …
Jim Gaffigan - Best Comedian Working Today
Seeing comedian Jim Gaffigan in Palm Springs.
I tried fitting a lot into my day. I went to Palm Springs to see Jim Gaffigan. I missed him the last few times he was in town. I stayed the night there, and can't for the life of me, …
Brandy, You're a Fine, uh, Driver.
Brandy can sing, but she can't drive. And, Hanna Montana brings out the best, and worst, in families.
When my boss first asked me to do a blog each day, I wondered if I'd be able to come up with enough topics. But, there's always stuff to gripe about. And, there are other times where I hang up …
Fast Food Commercials
The latest Burger King commercials, and other fast food spots.
I don't know why fast food commercials can't be as cool as beer commercials. Oh sure, there have been a few gems (where's the beef, anyone?) But lately, I'm seeing a Wendy's spot with a stupid red-haired wig. I see …
Old People Behind the Wheel
Why old people should have their license revoked.
For the first time in history, an astronaut was out in space, and had to mourn the loss of a family member. His 90-year-old mother was driving, and hit a train. I'm not sure how. But then, I'm not sure …
And Now You Don't Know the Rest of the Story
The tiger attack, and a U.S. soccer goalie, and how the stories left me confused.
I hate when I don't get the entire story from the news. Today, I wake up and hear about a Tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo. I hear them say that three guys may have been taunting the tiger. …
Christmas Song Gripes
What radio stations play on Christmas.
Okay...I don't mind Christmas lights everywhere. In fact, I dig that. I love the pot lucks and food people make. The desserts especially. I think it's fun watching A Christmas Story for 24 hours straight (well, I don't sit there …
My Bloody Santa Claus
The story of a guy that has a bloody Santa on a cross in his front yard.
I was watching CNN this morning. And I saw this house that had all these Christmas lights. A lot more than normal. Oh, and they had a huge cross in their front yard, with a giant Santa nailed to it. …
What Happened to Poker?
Why doesn't anyone play the old poker games we grew up with?
It used to be so much fun. You'd gather around with your friends. One guy would always play Baseball (3's and 9's wild, and a 4 got you another card). Someone else would call "7 Card No Peakie" and someone …
Juno and Hot Rod
It sounds like two porno stars, but it's the name of two comedies that I found to be overrated.
My friend bought a movie called Hot Rod. He told me it was hysterical, and let me borrow the DVD. I got 30 minutes into it. And having laughed once or twice, I didn't feel it was worth any more …
My Thursday
From shaving to shopping, what I did today.
Thursday is always the busiest day of the week for me. I'm not sure why. When I used to write bar reviews for the Reader, the clubs would be packed on Thursday nights, because a lot of college students told …
Poor Parenting
Jamie Lynn Spears and getting lost looking for a Christmas tree.
So, the parent that you hear made fun of right now is Britney Spears mom. That's because, her second daughter, Jamie Lynn, is pregnant at age 16. And, we already know about the job she did with Britney. Jamie, though, …
Cops in the News
A few police shootings, and my take on them.
I woke up the other day, turned on CNN as I ate some Frosted Flakes. I saw that Dan Folgeberg died. I was never a fan of his music, but it's always sad when someone dies in their 50s. Especially …
Tennis (balls) Anyone?
A weird experiment that shot tennis balls at a guy.
I never have a problem sleeping. My two older brothers often have bouts of insomnia. But the other night, I was tossing and turning, so I turned on the TV. There was some show called something like "Science of Sports" …
Bathroom Attendants
A day of football...and dealing with bathroom attendants.
So, I get to enjoy football on Sunday, watching the Chargers score over 50 points. Something everyone thought they were capable of doing before the season started. I got to Seau's (the restaurant, not the clothing store, the football camp, …
Lies -- and the fat man in the red suit that tells them.
What I believe, you should say to kids...from drugs to Santa.
I remember as a teenager, dating a girl briefly, who said when she has kids, she'll never let them believe in Santa Clause. She said, "That's lying to your children, and I believe that's wrong." We had a 3-day fight …
Rock Hall of Fame
Madonna made it. And guess who didn't?
I'm not the biggest Madonna fan, but I have no problem with her making the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. She's touched on a number of genres of music, and she's had a bunch of hits, was influential (during …