There's a point in shopping when ANY deal is too good to pass up. Like this weekend, I saw candy bars on sale... for a quarter. Full sized bars. 25 cents. Just a cart full right in front of me. I was lookin' around at the other people in the store like, "Are you people blind or just STUPID? Who cares, more candy for me." So I grabbed one. It was a Nestle Crunch...with caramel. What? So THAT's why it was on sale. Bastards.
They're always trying to put other things into existing candy bars that don't really go in them. Like this Crunch bar I had. Who are you trying to fool, Nestle? Caramel isn't crunchy. It says right on it "Crunch." That's what I'm signing up for. Caramel's anti-Crunch. This is the least crunch a Nestle Crunch has ever had.
Sadly, the Crunch bar wasn't alone. Reese's Cups with banana cream? Who would eat that? I want to know who heard that idea and said, "Yeah, let's make that. That sounds good. I want a mouthful of chocolate, peanut butter and Banana Cream. That's what I'm craving."
I won't lie, I bought the Caramel Slightly Crunchy bar and it was worth every penny.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Upset
I'm wearing black today in mourning of the Indians loss. I'm also STICKIN' IT to Boston with my Mooninite shooting the bird T-shirt. The Tribe was up 3 games to 1 on the Red Sox and they just couldn't close the deal. There were a fair share of bad calls that really hurt us, Kenny Lofton getting called out at second base in the 5th when he was clearly safe, and Kenny again getting screwed, this time when his own third base coach held him up from scoring, on a lucky shot by Gutierrez. Those plays could have really changed the game.
Well, it wouldn't be the Indians if they didn't screw up in the playoffs.
Well, it wouldn't be the Indians if they didn't screw up in the playoffs.
Friday, October 19, 2007
This Week in Boob Tubery 10/19
This one's a little late but I'm going to count it.
THE FOLLOWING MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS
Worst of the Week:
Indians lose to Red Sox in game 5 of the ALCS. Josh Beckett threw 11 strikeouts. It just made me want to cry. Then I did cry on Saturday's game in Boston. Cleveland, get your act together and get to the Series already dammit! I'll be watching tonight for winner-take-all game 7 match up.
Heroes- Please, I'm begging you, don't introduce any more characters. I can't care about that many heroes. West is still a jerk. The unnatural dialogue is taking it's toll on me as well. "I recognize that man." "Who is he?" "He's, my father." Dun dun dun!No Hiro, no Peter this week. That's fine as long as they move the story along. This season is glacially slow.
Pushing Daisies- Despite the lengthy recap, the episode was a lot of fun. I loved the explanation of why Ned could sword fight. "I wanted to be a Jedi." I like how they are playing up the sexual tension between Ned and Chuck, but I'm not sure how well that will last. The Harry Potter audio book guy does the narration and that adds sooo much credibility to the show.
The Office- I wasn't as big of a fan as everyone else this week. Jim and Pam at the beet farm was kind of miss for me.
30 Rock- Always good. There was enough Tina Fey to make it a really good episode. I'd personally like to see less Kenneth and more of the writers.
Mad Men- Wow, if you aren't watching, you really should be. The character development is crazy good. I've been catching the repeats On Demand in HD. Love that! This week they dropped a few big bombshells. I'm a little angry at myself for not guessing them sooner. Peggy is preggers. WHAT?! How does a woman not know she's having a baby for 9 months? I noticed they had made her larger the last month or so, but for some reason a baby never crossed my mind.
The Office- I wasn't as big of a fan as everyone else this week. Jim and Pam at the beet farm was kind of miss for me.
30 Rock- Always good. There was enough Tina Fey to make it a really good episode. I'd personally like to see less Kenneth and more of the writers.
Mad Men- Wow, if you aren't watching, you really should be. The character development is crazy good. I've been catching the repeats On Demand in HD. Love that! This week they dropped a few big bombshells. I'm a little angry at myself for not guessing them sooner. Peggy is preggers. WHAT?! How does a woman not know she's having a baby for 9 months? I noticed they had made her larger the last month or so, but for some reason a baby never crossed my mind.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
This Week in Boob Tubery 10/12 -or- Things I watch on TV
The post went over so well last week (at least, I enjoyed it) that I thought I'd make a habit of it.
*New Feature*
Best of the Week
Colbert Report- Not only did I learn that Ohio Congressman and presidential hopefully Dennis Kucinich carries a pocket constitution (I, being a former Ohioan, also carry one. It's a thing we do.), but Colbert also released his new book this week and interviewed himself. If you can't stay up to watch, you should really record it or watch the highlights online.
Rest of the Week
Heroes- Better. The show feels like it's gaining some momentum.
Three Sheets- This one is on the HD network MOJO. Basically, it's a guy who travels all over the world to experience the drinking customs of different cultures. Every episode he's in a different city. He always tries the local drink and usually plenty of others, which leads to him trying the local hangover remedy. It's surprisingly funny, even for the sober crowd. The host is pretty charismatic and they make good use of sound effects. If you have the chance, it's good for a laugh.
Cartoon Network in 3-D!!- It's true. You can watch 3-D episodes of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and the less exciting Out of Jimmy's Head during the Fried Dynamite block on Cartoon Network tonight at 7p. I hope you have some 3-D glasses of your own. Because Cartoon Network did a terrible job of distributing them.
30 Rock- Pretty hilarious this week. Jack's story delivered the best lines. Will Arnett saying "I'm gonna make your heart explode" in the way only he can, still made me laugh even after hearing it on the promo. If anything, I thought Tiny Fey's story was too small in this episode. Jenna's "Me Want Food" thing took up all her time. I'm surprised NBC actually made shirts to go along with it. Now that's a network with a plan.
The Office- Sure an hour of hilarious office hi jinks sounds good. But I think the Office is better suited for a half-hour. The second half was a little drawn out. I loved Michael calling Angela "booster seat." And it did have a couple of it's genuinely sweet moments, like Andy and the confrence phone quartet.
Jerry Seinfeld's Bee Movie Jr.'s - It pains me to say this, but Jerry, that was TERRIBLE. They were unfunny at best and the idea of catching foreign animators as they enter the country (seemingly illegally) was utterly tasteless. Stick to sitcoms, Jer.
*New Feature*
Best of the Week
Colbert Report- Not only did I learn that Ohio Congressman and presidential hopefully Dennis Kucinich carries a pocket constitution (I, being a former Ohioan, also carry one. It's a thing we do.), but Colbert also released his new book this week and interviewed himself. If you can't stay up to watch, you should really record it or watch the highlights online.
Rest of the Week
Heroes- Better. The show feels like it's gaining some momentum.
Three Sheets- This one is on the HD network MOJO. Basically, it's a guy who travels all over the world to experience the drinking customs of different cultures. Every episode he's in a different city. He always tries the local drink and usually plenty of others, which leads to him trying the local hangover remedy. It's surprisingly funny, even for the sober crowd. The host is pretty charismatic and they make good use of sound effects. If you have the chance, it's good for a laugh.
Cartoon Network in 3-D!!- It's true. You can watch 3-D episodes of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and the less exciting Out of Jimmy's Head during the Fried Dynamite block on Cartoon Network tonight at 7p. I hope you have some 3-D glasses of your own. Because Cartoon Network did a terrible job of distributing them.
30 Rock- Pretty hilarious this week. Jack's story delivered the best lines. Will Arnett saying "I'm gonna make your heart explode" in the way only he can, still made me laugh even after hearing it on the promo. If anything, I thought Tiny Fey's story was too small in this episode. Jenna's "Me Want Food" thing took up all her time. I'm surprised NBC actually made shirts to go along with it. Now that's a network with a plan.
The Office- Sure an hour of hilarious office hi jinks sounds good. But I think the Office is better suited for a half-hour. The second half was a little drawn out. I loved Michael calling Angela "booster seat." And it did have a couple of it's genuinely sweet moments, like Andy and the confrence phone quartet.
Jerry Seinfeld's Bee Movie Jr.'s - It pains me to say this, but Jerry, that was TERRIBLE. They were unfunny at best and the idea of catching foreign animators as they enter the country (seemingly illegally) was utterly tasteless. Stick to sitcoms, Jer.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Costume Makes the Man
It's true what they say. Clothes really do make the man, or in some cases the monkey.
Which brings me to my point: How you dress on Halloween can affect your life for the entire year. In fact, it may be the only really important decision you make all year. Do you really want to screw that up? And that's why there's so much pressure to be clever. That goes double when you work in MY office.
Of course, we're all constrained by own body types. There's no way I could pull off a Yoda, unless I'm willing to walk on my knees all day. (I'm not.)
Things to Consider-
Which brings me to my point: How you dress on Halloween can affect your life for the entire year. In fact, it may be the only really important decision you make all year. Do you really want to screw that up? And that's why there's so much pressure to be clever. That goes double when you work in MY office.
Of course, we're all constrained by own body types. There's no way I could pull off a Yoda, unless I'm willing to walk on my knees all day. (I'm not.)
Things to Consider-
- Get a real costume. Halloween is about dressing up as something you're not. No showing up as yourself saying, "I'm my evil twin." And don't even get me started on these Meta-costumes. "I'm inner peace," "I'm the sound of a heart breaking," "I'm gravity." Wrong, wrong, wrong. If it's not tangible, it's not a costume.
- No repeats. Sure, we're all guilty of this at one time or another. But the 10th time you show up as a pirate, it's really just sad.
- Spend enough time and money to make the costume work. (Are you a mummy or did you just get TP'd?)
- Be inventive.
- There are probably more, but I can't think of any now.
As for me, I'm totally lost as what to be this year. My goal is to be somthing pop-cultural and fun. Am I missing something easy out there?
I ask both my readers, what should I be for Halloween?
Thursday, October 4, 2007
This Week in Boob Tubery
It's that time of year. NETWORK PREMIERE TIME. And now that I have the power of DVR, I can watch more TV than ever!
Chuck- I WANT to like it. I think it takes itself a little too seriously. The lady spy is almost painfully good looking. As long as she keeps showing up in her underwear I'll probably keep tuning in.
Heroes- OK, so Claire cuts off a toe and grows it back. Cool. I can't wait until next season when they use the discarded toe to make an evil clone. Mohinder's part was cool and I like where they are going with that. But Peter and Hiro's stories aren't very interesting. Pete, why didn't you just punch the crap out of that guy and take your stuff back. Honestly. So frustrating.
Pushing Daisies- It's sweet and strange. Very much like the movie Big Fish. I liked the "Pie-lette" episode but I'm not sure if the series will hold my attention for a season. Also, I'm a little bit afraid to touch people now.
Bionic Woman- Still not crazy about it. Who cares about a show with ONE super-powered chick, when there are shows with MANY super-powered folks running around. But I'm not doing anything better at 9 on Wednesdays.
WARNING: PREPARE TO BE SPOILED (somewhat)!!
Chuck- I WANT to like it. I think it takes itself a little too seriously. The lady spy is almost painfully good looking. As long as she keeps showing up in her underwear I'll probably keep tuning in.
Heroes- OK, so Claire cuts off a toe and grows it back. Cool. I can't wait until next season when they use the discarded toe to make an evil clone. Mohinder's part was cool and I like where they are going with that. But Peter and Hiro's stories aren't very interesting. Pete, why didn't you just punch the crap out of that guy and take your stuff back. Honestly. So frustrating.
Pushing Daisies- It's sweet and strange. Very much like the movie Big Fish. I liked the "Pie-lette" episode but I'm not sure if the series will hold my attention for a season. Also, I'm a little bit afraid to touch people now.
Bionic Woman- Still not crazy about it. Who cares about a show with ONE super-powered chick, when there are shows with MANY super-powered folks running around. But I'm not doing anything better at 9 on Wednesdays.
-Side Note-
Looking forward to NBC's comedy night. It's the return of my new fav 30 Rock. AND, as if that weren't enough, it's guest starring Jerry Seinfeld (he's also my fav). Plus an hour of the Office.
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