Do not count me among those who rejoice every time there's a leap year. Seems to me it adds one more day before GIGC and myself can get to Pottahawk and that sucks.
Over the years many have anguished over this day every four years for different reasons. Not to mention the birthday children born in 1988 who are waking up to the familiar Natal Day chorus and blowing out 5 candles.
Here are some other dastardly things that have happened on this date throughout history.
1288 - Scotland established this day as one when a woman could
propose marriage to a man! If he refused, he was required to pay a fine.
Let me get my wallet out.
1704 - The town of Deerfield, MA was raided on this date by French
Canadians and Indians who were trying to retrieve their church bell that
had been shipped from France. The bell was to hang in the Canadian
Indian's village church. Neither the raiders nor the residents of Deerfield
were aware that the bell had been stolen from the ship. The Deerfield
folks had purchased the bell from a privateer, unaware that it belonged to
the Indian congregation. Although 47 people were killed in the incident,
we could say that the 120 captured were saved by the bell.
Finally! Someone whos jokes are worse than mine.
1860 - The first electric tabulating machine -- the forerunner of the
calculator -- was invented by Herman Hollerith. We think it was
unfortunate that Mr. Hollerith chose to make his invention on Leap Day,
causing the machine to only calculate numbers divisible by four.
I think my Son had that calculator in Math. No wonder he failed.
1932 - Bing Crosby and the Mills Brothers teamed up to record "Shine"
for Brunswick Records.
Hold on. Let me look through Dad's desert island record collection.
1944 - The invasion of the Admiralty Islands began on this date as U.S.
General Douglas MacArthur led his forces in "Operation Brewer".
Troops surged onto Los Negros, following a month of Allied advances in
the Pacific.
No wonder the Japanese hate the number 29 or did I dream it?
1960 - A report from the White House stated that America's kids were
getting too fat!
I see that report did a lot of good.
1964 - A shuttlecock
drive record was set by Frank Rugani this day. Mr. Rugani slammed the
birdie 79-feet, 8-1/2 inches in a test at San Jose, CA. A giant leap for
badminton. A little leap for all mankind.
I always wondered why badminton was so popular?
1988 - "Day by Day", a situation comedy, premiered on this date on
NBC-TV. It was one of the "yuppie sitcoms" that were all over the TV
dial in the late '80s. This particular one was about a suburban
overachieving couple who dropped out and opened up a day-care center
in their home to spend more quality time with their children. The quality
time lasted just under five months.
Never fear; Disney is in production to bring it to the big screen.
1992 - Mr. Big hit it big this day, moving to #1 with, "To Be with You".
It would be the biggest hit in the U.S. for three big weeks.
I told you; disastrous. Could it get any worse?
yes it could. The Worldwide Leap year Festival
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Let me make it up to you
Judging from the hits Strangedaze received last week and the numbers who watched the Oscars last Sunday, there aren't too many people interested in the award show of awards shows.
I must admit that I, Strange, am also not fond of the scrutiny of microscopic proportions that goes into the event from the red carpet on out.
In fact, today, I'd like to shun the glitz and glamour to reveal the dark underbelly of the real Hollywood by giving you the link to celebrities without makeup. Don't look for Tilda Swinton. I don't think she could look any worse.
Why even I must admit that I look much better after the hair and facial reconstruction team get through with me. See my before and after... and no jokes about which one's which.
I must admit that I, Strange, am also not fond of the scrutiny of microscopic proportions that goes into the event from the red carpet on out.
In fact, today, I'd like to shun the glitz and glamour to reveal the dark underbelly of the real Hollywood by giving you the link to celebrities without makeup. Don't look for Tilda Swinton. I don't think she could look any worse.
Why even I must admit that I look much better after the hair and facial reconstruction team get through with me. See my before and after... and no jokes about which one's which.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
You don't know shit
And to prove it to you, I offer up Tuesday by the numbers.....
and 5 things you don`t know about poop.
10 movies from the 80`s that are so awful they`re great.
Because it`s only Tuesday, it`s snowing (again), and you have another three days to go before the weekend. 117 reasons to Hulk-out.
And because I don`t want you to Hulk-out, 10 porno bloopers.
and 5 things you don`t know about poop.
10 movies from the 80`s that are so awful they`re great.
Because it`s only Tuesday, it`s snowing (again), and you have another three days to go before the weekend. 117 reasons to Hulk-out.
And because I don`t want you to Hulk-out, 10 porno bloopers.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Dad's desert island collection #8
Dad swears this album was nominated for best original score in 1956 but lost to The King and I.
After watching my readership plummet this week in a complete lack of interest for anything Oscar related, I certainly hope not. I would prefer to return to regularly scheduled blogging.
After watching my readership plummet this week in a complete lack of interest for anything Oscar related, I certainly hope not. I would prefer to return to regularly scheduled blogging.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
And the Cunt goes to......
In past years the word "Fuck" has surfaced with monotonous regularity in mainstream cinema. One need look no further than last year’s Oscar winner The Departed which had more fucks in it than the entire Ron Jeremy catalogue.
I know I've posted it before, but perhaps you need to be reminded....
The word has been so misused that we now have become immune and never flinch when we hear it in every day life. "Timmy you little fuck! You wiped your shitty diaper all over the fuckin' wall!"
I remember back in the good old days when my mother dragged me to see the Godfather and I heard the curse of all curses, I was stunned. I thought I was seeing an X-rated movie. As I recall that movie also gave me my first glimpse of on screen titties although they were more like traffic cones than the breasts I`d envisioned as I humped my pillow.
But now fuck is as common as good morning. Why earlier today I said, "hello and good morning you fuck" to my neighbour Mike. What can I say I`m a friendly personable guy.
So I ask now that we're all fucked out....where do we go from here?
Fortunate for us the word "Cunt" is waiting behind the bushes to jump out and offend us all. Truly this is the last shocking word left to abuse, and Hollywood has become more callous with its use over the past few years.
I`m starting to here cunt in more and more films and some TV programs. It's only a matter of time before it makes the great leap into the mainstream. "Try new and improved Always with wings. It makes your cunt feel like it's gliding on air."
I understand in places like Ireland cunt is as common place as ordering ale or having your liver replaced. "Come on down to the pub Jimmy and bring yer cunt mother with ya," but here, that`s another story.
Whether you secretly adore the word, or not, be sure the cunt is coming.
If I were to award the best use of the word this year, I'd have to say,
the first annual Cunt Award, or Cunty if you prefer, would go to the film Atonement for not only using the word, but displaying it in big black arial lettering across the screen.
Well done in the cunt department boys....too bad your movie fuckin' sucked.
I know I've posted it before, but perhaps you need to be reminded....
The word has been so misused that we now have become immune and never flinch when we hear it in every day life. "Timmy you little fuck! You wiped your shitty diaper all over the fuckin' wall!"
I remember back in the good old days when my mother dragged me to see the Godfather and I heard the curse of all curses, I was stunned. I thought I was seeing an X-rated movie. As I recall that movie also gave me my first glimpse of on screen titties although they were more like traffic cones than the breasts I`d envisioned as I humped my pillow.
But now fuck is as common as good morning. Why earlier today I said, "hello and good morning you fuck" to my neighbour Mike. What can I say I`m a friendly personable guy.
So I ask now that we're all fucked out....where do we go from here?
Fortunate for us the word "Cunt" is waiting behind the bushes to jump out and offend us all. Truly this is the last shocking word left to abuse, and Hollywood has become more callous with its use over the past few years.
I`m starting to here cunt in more and more films and some TV programs. It's only a matter of time before it makes the great leap into the mainstream. "Try new and improved Always with wings. It makes your cunt feel like it's gliding on air."
I understand in places like Ireland cunt is as common place as ordering ale or having your liver replaced. "Come on down to the pub Jimmy and bring yer cunt mother with ya," but here, that`s another story.
Whether you secretly adore the word, or not, be sure the cunt is coming.
If I were to award the best use of the word this year, I'd have to say,
the first annual Cunt Award, or Cunty if you prefer, would go to the film Atonement for not only using the word, but displaying it in big black arial lettering across the screen.
Well done in the cunt department boys....too bad your movie fuckin' sucked.
Friday, February 22, 2008
There will be Oscars
You got me. I`ve not actually seen Daniel Day Lewis in There Will Be Blood. Yet, I`m not sure many people have.
Has this movie even been released? Is it playing as a double bill with Alvin and the Chipmunks?
It almost has a back alley feel to it where passwords are needed to see this film.
"I`d like extra butter on popcorn good man and BTW the fatman with the long moustache has landed in Hoboken." *wink*
Then you're led blind folded through dark secret passageways and heavily bolted doors to a place where a Daniel Day Lewis re-enacts his performance for you live.
But I have not been so fortunate as to witness DDL in the flesh with his spell binding performance so I`l have to go with what I know from the trailer. – Mr. Lewis strolls around and explores the alphabet of every human emotion from anger to zealous, or in other words; every other movie he has done.
There’s lots of shouting and running. Things blow up real good and there are many greedy and religious people- one in the same- trying to lay claim to oil.
THE END.
Now grab your golden statue and get the hell out of here.
The Oscar telecast goes Sunday the 24th @ 8:00 PM.
Has this movie even been released? Is it playing as a double bill with Alvin and the Chipmunks?
It almost has a back alley feel to it where passwords are needed to see this film.
"I`d like extra butter on popcorn good man and BTW the fatman with the long moustache has landed in Hoboken." *wink*
Then you're led blind folded through dark secret passageways and heavily bolted doors to a place where a Daniel Day Lewis re-enacts his performance for you live.
But I have not been so fortunate as to witness DDL in the flesh with his spell binding performance so I`l have to go with what I know from the trailer. – Mr. Lewis strolls around and explores the alphabet of every human emotion from anger to zealous, or in other words; every other movie he has done.
There’s lots of shouting and running. Things blow up real good and there are many greedy and religious people- one in the same- trying to lay claim to oil.
THE END.
Now grab your golden statue and get the hell out of here.
The Oscar telecast goes Sunday the 24th @ 8:00 PM.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
A country for all men
It feels like the Coen brother's year to me. No Country for Old Men harkens back to the days of Blood Simple and has the imprints of all things Oscar; directing, cinematography, a well written script, great ensemble cast , intriguing story and a kick ass performance from Supporting Actor Javier Bardem.
In fact, I’d be hard pressed to point out what this movie hasn’t got....hmm....let me think....
A Captive Bolt Stunner?......Nope it’s got one of those.
How about a guy who’s name sounds like a chick?......Wrong again. Josh Brolin plays Llewelyn Moss.
A swimming pitbull?......Check!
Self surgery?......Check!
How about a story where a guy runs naked through the streets with a dog coller around his neck?......Check!
I know, what about one of the main characters dying off screen and you say to yourself, “Hey, wha happen?” and you wonder aloud if perhaps the clip was lost in the editing room somewhere, like a cat took off with it and hid it under some kibble in a dark, dank boiler room and the Coen brothers were all like, “Dude! We’ll have to release it as is. I’m sure the clip will turn up by the time we're ready for the director’s cut. BAD KITTY! THAT”S A BAD KITTY!!!” and Frances McDormand came in and was all like, “ You leave Mr. Mittens alone. He’s a good cat.” and they were all like, “Yeah? Well, he just stole the clips for a really important scene Frances and it’s all your fault. We want a divorce cuz we can't remember which one of us is married to you anyway”......
Sorry,No Country For Old Men has all that too.
..........................It can't possibly have..........................Cuba Gooding Jr. Singing a Texas love song in his boxer shorts with his Oscar between his legs as he dry-humps a tumbleweed?
OK,No Country For Old Men doesn’t have that, but think about it. It’s a good thing.
In fact, I’d be hard pressed to point out what this movie hasn’t got....hmm....let me think....
A Captive Bolt Stunner?......Nope it’s got one of those.
How about a guy who’s name sounds like a chick?......Wrong again. Josh Brolin plays Llewelyn Moss.
A swimming pitbull?......Check!
Self surgery?......Check!
How about a story where a guy runs naked through the streets with a dog coller around his neck?......Check!
I know, what about one of the main characters dying off screen and you say to yourself, “Hey, wha happen?” and you wonder aloud if perhaps the clip was lost in the editing room somewhere, like a cat took off with it and hid it under some kibble in a dark, dank boiler room and the Coen brothers were all like, “Dude! We’ll have to release it as is. I’m sure the clip will turn up by the time we're ready for the director’s cut. BAD KITTY! THAT”S A BAD KITTY!!!” and Frances McDormand came in and was all like, “ You leave Mr. Mittens alone. He’s a good cat.” and they were all like, “Yeah? Well, he just stole the clips for a really important scene Frances and it’s all your fault. We want a divorce cuz we can't remember which one of us is married to you anyway”......
Sorry,No Country For Old Men has all that too.
..........................It can't possibly have..........................Cuba Gooding Jr. Singing a Texas love song in his boxer shorts with his Oscar between his legs as he dry-humps a tumbleweed?
OK,No Country For Old Men doesn’t have that, but think about it. It’s a good thing.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
At least one in the oven
Juno is this year’s Little Miss Sunshine; a poignant , yet funny movie with fresh dialogue and an excellent script. Too bad the academy doesn’t reward funny. Shit, sometimes they don’t even reward smart, well written and entertaining, (see Monday’s blog on Atonement).
I can tell you, unlike Atonement, Juno didn’t make me want to explore my bulimic side, nor make me feel like I’d just had my prostate milked by Bubba from cell block six.
As much as I like this movie I don’t see it creeping in ala Crash to snag the big fish. Yet, knowing there are still movies out there with entertainment value is comforting in itself. If nothing more, Juno deserves Original Screenplay although, an Actress nod to Ellen Page would be an added bonus.
I can tell you, unlike Atonement, Juno didn’t make me want to explore my bulimic side, nor make me feel like I’d just had my prostate milked by Bubba from cell block six.
As much as I like this movie I don’t see it creeping in ala Crash to snag the big fish. Yet, knowing there are still movies out there with entertainment value is comforting in itself. If nothing more, Juno deserves Original Screenplay although, an Actress nod to Ellen Page would be an added bonus.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Clean up in aisle two.
So I watched Michael Clayton coming away with the same feeling I had the first time I saw Pulp Fiction; I knew it was a good movie but I didn’t know why I felt that way. I guess it’s because the entire movie George was either coming across as a lawyer, a cop, or a janitor, (I didin’t see him pick up a broom once).
It’s not that the movie’s disjointed, or confusing, it’s just I had the feeling I’d sat through an hour and a half of Old Navy commercials. I mean sure, I know they’re selling me clothes, but why all the fuckin’ dancing?
As far as an Oscar coming Clooney’s way, I don’t see it. Perhaps Tom Wilkinson for his brilliant role but there’s heavy competition from the supporting category, most notably Hal Holbrook and Javier Bardem.
However, it’s the same George we saw in Syriana, Good Night and Good Luck, and Ocean's 11 through 13. Jesus! Even ER if you want to go back that far.
Maybe Mister Clooney is like the kid who’s happy he’s been accepted into the "Choking Game" at school. He can’t see it’s not really such a good thing.
I put Michael Clayton in the Charlie Wilson's War category: movies that are OK but not quite there.
Monday, February 18, 2008
No Atonement for Oscar
Next Sundaty is the 80th annual Oscar presentations. In the week leading up to them, I usually review the nominated films.
Today: Atonement-
I can’t understand why this film is even in the top five for the naked golden boy.
Paul Haggis’s, In the Valley of Elah and Sean Penn’s, Into the Wild are far more deserving to be considered. Hell I’d even put Affleck's, Gone Baby Gone ahead of this yawner. But somehow, the Academy feels obligated to nominate artsy, “English Patient”-type films every five years or so.
And with Haggis already winning for Crash, the Academy’s disdain for Penn and Affleck.....well.....let me just say one word.....Gigli, maybe they felt compelled to slip this one past the goalie.
Atonement is a film involving the love of.....Christ, I can’t even write about it, without getting sleepy.
A more fitting title for this movie would be “The Last Five Minutes” because that’s where the payoff is. Now it is a good payoff I'll give it that, but not worth the two hour investment to get there.
If the film makers truly wanted atonement then they should have offered everyone their money back. I mean if I wanted to waste my cashola on something disappointing, I'd get a lap-dance from the ugly, fat stripper with the cigarette burns on her ankles.
But if you really feel the need to watch Atonement and get that lap-dance, make sure you’re not operating heavy machinery this film works better than lorazepam.
If ever there was a poster child for the illegal download of movies this is it.
And BTW, the toaster is next to the bathtub in case this wins on Sunday.
Today: Atonement-
I can’t understand why this film is even in the top five for the naked golden boy.
Paul Haggis’s, In the Valley of Elah and Sean Penn’s, Into the Wild are far more deserving to be considered. Hell I’d even put Affleck's, Gone Baby Gone ahead of this yawner. But somehow, the Academy feels obligated to nominate artsy, “English Patient”-type films every five years or so.
And with Haggis already winning for Crash, the Academy’s disdain for Penn and Affleck.....well.....let me just say one word.....Gigli, maybe they felt compelled to slip this one past the goalie.
Atonement is a film involving the love of.....Christ, I can’t even write about it, without getting sleepy.
A more fitting title for this movie would be “The Last Five Minutes” because that’s where the payoff is. Now it is a good payoff I'll give it that, but not worth the two hour investment to get there.
If the film makers truly wanted atonement then they should have offered everyone their money back. I mean if I wanted to waste my cashola on something disappointing, I'd get a lap-dance from the ugly, fat stripper with the cigarette burns on her ankles.
But if you really feel the need to watch Atonement and get that lap-dance, make sure you’re not operating heavy machinery this film works better than lorazepam.
If ever there was a poster child for the illegal download of movies this is it.
And BTW, the toaster is next to the bathtub in case this wins on Sunday.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
The VD payoff
Heartshape handcuffs
Penis candles
and.........
After introducing the world to new soda flavors like fish taco and salmon, Seattle specialty beverage maker Jones Soda Co. is offering a new flavor: Yellow pee.
As opposed to what, the popular Blood in Urine Blend?
Yellow pee, along with other unusual sodas such as turkey and gravy, dinner roll, sweet potato and antacid flavor, will be part of the company's $10 to $15 "holiday pack" of bottled drinks available nationwide.
Wow! If you're ever in search of the perfect gift...
Peter van Stolk, chief executive of Jones Soda, said on Monday the collection of strange-flavored sodas usually sells out quickly, even though he can not stomach the drinks.
Past flavors included broccoli casserole, corn on the cob and Brussel sprout.
"Why people buy it is beyond me. I can't drink a bottle of this stuff," said van Stolk.
Jones Soda, which sells traditional sodas alongside more exotic flavors like fufu berry and green apple, first introduced the holiday soda pack in 2003, gaining notoriety for its turkey and gravy flavor soda.
Seems to me, it would be cheaper to just piss in an empty bottle then drink that. But that's just me.
Although, can 2 Girls 1 Jones Soda be far behind?
Penis candles
and.........
After introducing the world to new soda flavors like fish taco and salmon, Seattle specialty beverage maker Jones Soda Co. is offering a new flavor: Yellow pee.
As opposed to what, the popular Blood in Urine Blend?
Yellow pee, along with other unusual sodas such as turkey and gravy, dinner roll, sweet potato and antacid flavor, will be part of the company's $10 to $15 "holiday pack" of bottled drinks available nationwide.
Wow! If you're ever in search of the perfect gift...
Peter van Stolk, chief executive of Jones Soda, said on Monday the collection of strange-flavored sodas usually sells out quickly, even though he can not stomach the drinks.
Past flavors included broccoli casserole, corn on the cob and Brussel sprout.
"Why people buy it is beyond me. I can't drink a bottle of this stuff," said van Stolk.
Jones Soda, which sells traditional sodas alongside more exotic flavors like fufu berry and green apple, first introduced the holiday soda pack in 2003, gaining notoriety for its turkey and gravy flavor soda.
Seems to me, it would be cheaper to just piss in an empty bottle then drink that. But that's just me.
Although, can 2 Girls 1 Jones Soda be far behind?
Thursday, February 14, 2008
V-Day
Victory Day?
Vasectomy Day?
Vaginal warts awareness Day?
Today is Valentine’s Day yet, if you’ve been coming here on a daily basis you wouldn’t know it. I have not posted a single Blog on this evil, evil, evil day.
This year there have been no ideas for surprising that special someone, be they female, male, transgendered, or beast. No chocolate covered strawberries, lace panty doo-dads or cheesy goo-dripping poetry.
Not even in jest have I posted. No penis wax candles, no heart shaped handcuffs, no urine flavoured sodas, made from the pee of your significant other in four delicious flavours- Orange, Grape, Peach and Lemon.
No, Ol’ Strange has been devoid of any love for this day. In fact, you might say, I have become anti-Valentine’s Day. The Antichrist of all that is red, kissy, love-love and surrounded by half-naked cherubs armed with pointed missiles.
If you find yourself saying, “What a bitter, loveless man you must be Strange,” stop.
GIGC and I have a wonderful relationship that is bordered on the south by spiritual, north by sublime and just east of Ajax. We don’t need a day where everyone from Greeting Card companies to Jewellery specialists are telling us to, “Spend, Spend, SPEND!” to prove/ test our love.
Nor am I saying, by following the devious, cash-tainted designs of this day, you are mindless cattle caught in a pen on your way to the slaughter house.
It’s simple: I don’t need today to tell GIGC how special she is when there are 364 (other) days to convey that message. If you’re a hopeless romantic, neither should you.
But, you do what floats your boat, just don’t expect GIGC and myself to be playing, “King of the world” while we search for life vests on your vessel.
Vasectomy Day?
Vaginal warts awareness Day?
Today is Valentine’s Day yet, if you’ve been coming here on a daily basis you wouldn’t know it. I have not posted a single Blog on this evil, evil, evil day.
This year there have been no ideas for surprising that special someone, be they female, male, transgendered, or beast. No chocolate covered strawberries, lace panty doo-dads or cheesy goo-dripping poetry.
Not even in jest have I posted. No penis wax candles, no heart shaped handcuffs, no urine flavoured sodas, made from the pee of your significant other in four delicious flavours- Orange, Grape, Peach and Lemon.
No, Ol’ Strange has been devoid of any love for this day. In fact, you might say, I have become anti-Valentine’s Day. The Antichrist of all that is red, kissy, love-love and surrounded by half-naked cherubs armed with pointed missiles.
If you find yourself saying, “What a bitter, loveless man you must be Strange,” stop.
GIGC and I have a wonderful relationship that is bordered on the south by spiritual, north by sublime and just east of Ajax. We don’t need a day where everyone from Greeting Card companies to Jewellery specialists are telling us to, “Spend, Spend, SPEND!” to prove/ test our love.
Nor am I saying, by following the devious, cash-tainted designs of this day, you are mindless cattle caught in a pen on your way to the slaughter house.
It’s simple: I don’t need today to tell GIGC how special she is when there are 364 (other) days to convey that message. If you’re a hopeless romantic, neither should you.
But, you do what floats your boat, just don’t expect GIGC and myself to be playing, “King of the world” while we search for life vests on your vessel.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Checking in with the Japanese
Every few weeks or so, I like to look to the east and see what new and wonderful things are going on in Japan. Like today for instance.
Is it any wonder they build better cars than us?
Is it any wonder they build better cars than us?
Monday, February 11, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Dad's desert Island record collection #6
I never took Dad for a religious man, but come to think of it, he did say, "Jesus Christ" a lot.
Friday, February 08, 2008
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Not such a dark knight after all
With the unexpected death of Heath Ledger, the trailer for the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight, has been reworked as not to upset viewers. For those of you who haven't seen it, I'm posting it here for you. Enjoy.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
New parenting guide #2
Snow is falling yet again and it has come to my attention that some people have not been too careful about where they leave their children in this weather. Yup there have been a few deaths due to exposure as the prodigal son has become the prodigal Popsicle. Come on, wake up people!
If you need help from someone like me on how to care for your children then you are in big trouble. But I urge you. Try to remember these few tips and perhaps Jr. won't end up frozen in a snow bank.
If you need help from someone like me on how to care for your children then you are in big trouble. But I urge you. Try to remember these few tips and perhaps Jr. won't end up frozen in a snow bank.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Super ads? I think not
Usually at this time of the year I cover the Super Bowl ads that I never saw. You see, when you watch the game up here in Hinterland, you don't get the real commercials.
Our telecast comes through a Canadian affiliate who'd rather bombard us with endless ads promoting Degrassi, Corner Gas and Sticks and Stones a made for TV movie about hockey and friendship.
All I can say is, thank Christ "The Beachcombers" isn't on anymore.
So the blog becomes a forum for the commercials we Canucks were deprived of. However, after viewing a few of this years offerings I became bored and just snatched the link to post on Strangedaze.
You'd think with all the creative minds and CGI tech out there, entertainment wouldn't be an issue.
But in my opinion it is. So look if you want, but when you're tired you can always come back here and view some real entertainment.
Hinterland's Who's Who.....
or the Beachcombers.
Our telecast comes through a Canadian affiliate who'd rather bombard us with endless ads promoting Degrassi, Corner Gas and Sticks and Stones a made for TV movie about hockey and friendship.
All I can say is, thank Christ "The Beachcombers" isn't on anymore.
So the blog becomes a forum for the commercials we Canucks were deprived of. However, after viewing a few of this years offerings I became bored and just snatched the link to post on Strangedaze.
You'd think with all the creative minds and CGI tech out there, entertainment wouldn't be an issue.
But in my opinion it is. So look if you want, but when you're tired you can always come back here and view some real entertainment.
Hinterland's Who's Who.....
or the Beachcombers.
Monday, February 04, 2008
The Pit and the pendulum
It’s all over except for the puking, as the 2008 Whitby Wing Eating Finals came to an exciting conclusion last night during the Super Bowl Half-Time Show.
For the second year in a row, The Pit, found himself the bridesmaid as he fell a few wings short to a last minute addition from Cincinnati, (mugshot currently unavailable).
With the disqualification of Wolfman Eddie late last week opening up a slot in the finals, the Cincinnati Ringer slipped in quietly and surprised bookies and bettors alike by taking the wing crown.
Still standing in the carnage of a battlefield of bones and chicken carcass, The Pit, with a tear glistening from the corner of his left eye and the sweat of ingesting an entire tray of poultry’s finest still damp on his brow, sadly contemplated retirement.
Perhaps it was just the sudden sting of defeat snatched from the certain jaws of victory, or just an unusual rumbling in his colon located in an awkward spot between the cecum and the rectum, but like everyone else including The New England Patriots, he was just stunned by an outcome no one saw coming.
So here's to the true champion The Pit. Let's hope he will return like Brett Favre, for one more year.
For the second year in a row, The Pit, found himself the bridesmaid as he fell a few wings short to a last minute addition from Cincinnati, (mugshot currently unavailable).
With the disqualification of Wolfman Eddie late last week opening up a slot in the finals, the Cincinnati Ringer slipped in quietly and surprised bookies and bettors alike by taking the wing crown.
Still standing in the carnage of a battlefield of bones and chicken carcass, The Pit, with a tear glistening from the corner of his left eye and the sweat of ingesting an entire tray of poultry’s finest still damp on his brow, sadly contemplated retirement.
Perhaps it was just the sudden sting of defeat snatched from the certain jaws of victory, or just an unusual rumbling in his colon located in an awkward spot between the cecum and the rectum, but like everyone else including The New England Patriots, he was just stunned by an outcome no one saw coming.
So here's to the true champion The Pit. Let's hope he will return like Brett Favre, for one more year.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Friday, February 01, 2008
Into the bottomless pit
Teddy "the Toupee" Toupullo: 
The Toupee is a fierce competitor who will stop at nothing to be victorious. Also known as "The Little Beaver", Teddy trains for events by gnawing the wooden legs off furniture.
(2-1)
The Pit:
Nothing more can be said about The Pit who came within a whisper of taking home the crown last year. Has been training hard for this event by learning to eat south paw to throw off the competition. This week alone, he has put 4 all-you-can-eat buffets out of business.
(even)
Sally "the Fish" Legarra:
At first glance one would think Sally is in over her head in a, "holy fuck! Look at all those wings! How am I going to eat all those wings? Christ Almighty, that's a lot of fuckin' wings!" sort of way. However, her glassy, fish-eyed stare is how she looks naturally and often works to her advantage rendering her competitors to fits of laughter and allowing her to surge to victory.
(2-1)
Cheetoe "Dirty Sanchez" Margollez:
Other than the Pit, Cheetoe is the man to be feared in this event. His appetite is world renowned, his desire to vanquish his rivals a sight to behold and his undefeated record of 45-0 unequalled. His moniker of Dirty Sanchez, is well deserved as he loves to rub wing sauce under the noses of the defeated.
(even)
The Toupee is a fierce competitor who will stop at nothing to be victorious. Also known as "The Little Beaver", Teddy trains for events by gnawing the wooden legs off furniture.(2-1)
The Pit:
Nothing more can be said about The Pit who came within a whisper of taking home the crown last year. Has been training hard for this event by learning to eat south paw to throw off the competition. This week alone, he has put 4 all-you-can-eat buffets out of business.(even)
Sally "the Fish" Legarra:
At first glance one would think Sally is in over her head in a, "holy fuck! Look at all those wings! How am I going to eat all those wings? Christ Almighty, that's a lot of fuckin' wings!" sort of way. However, her glassy, fish-eyed stare is how she looks naturally and often works to her advantage rendering her competitors to fits of laughter and allowing her to surge to victory.(2-1)
Cheetoe "Dirty Sanchez" Margollez:
Other than the Pit, Cheetoe is the man to be feared in this event. His appetite is world renowned, his desire to vanquish his rivals a sight to behold and his undefeated record of 45-0 unequalled. His moniker of Dirty Sanchez, is well deserved as he loves to rub wing sauce under the noses of the defeated.(even)
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