Monthly Archives: September 2009
In what context could this sentence possibly make sense?
One of the downsides of having poor hearing (besides, you know, not hearing well) is you don’t get to listen in on other people’s conversations! However, tonight, I overheard this guy say: When the parents are being that piss poor, … Continue reading
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Love for Neil Patrick Harris continues, attraction to Jason Segel… notsomuch
Love the HIMYM bloopers: H/T Entertainment Weekly
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JAPANARAMA MONDAY: McDonald’s Japan stereotypes against Americans
Apparently we’re all nerds from Ohio (thanks for helping to set the nation straight, Unmarried Brother…). This McDonald’s ad campaign is all about a bumbling nerd who mispronounces his Japanese. Also: Mr. James is an incoherent and painfully annoying simpleton. … Continue reading
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JAPANARAMA MONDAY: Japanese infomercials are better than ours
Like there was any doubt: Via BuzzFeed
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JAPANARAMA MONDAY: What’s more Japanese than Hideki Matsui?
The Yankees clinched the AL East yesterday… thanks in large part to Hideki Matsui’s two-run sixth inning single. Thank you, Hideki-san, for your most honorable service to my beloved Yankees!
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Why? Here’s hint #1: Not sure yet? Here’s another hint: That’s right! It’s Yankees post-season!!! You may have forgotten because it’s been a whole two years since we were last here. Sigh.
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My only problem with this one is that I didn’t think of it first!
Of course, the whole hot dog/hot dog bun conversation made me think of Steve Martin in Father of the Bride… wonder if that’s available for instant view on Netflix…
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All the single ladies from one single lady
Stolen from the Instant Win (thanks, Matt!):
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The Noble Mutt
I’m not sure I’ve ever blogged about Houston, our family’s beloved dog. While Houston technically was Unmarried Brother’s dog, he was really the most popular member of the Unterekless family of all time. This photo popped into my Google Reader … Continue reading
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A somewhat anti-social (but thoroughly awesome) response to social media
Eric Idle responds to some comments on Monty Python YouTube clips. Via BuzzFeed
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Stop what you’re doing because I’m about to… GIVE YOU THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL
I can’t say enough good things about Glee. Or at least, I thought I couldn’t. After watching this preview for next week, I downloaded “Somebody to Love.” Holy cow. Stop reading this blog and download it NOW. I don’t throw … Continue reading
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Just ignore this post, Jesse
Ever since Rascal Flatts/Darius Rucker, I’ve been on a country music kick — so much so that I gave back my U2 ticket in Boston last weekend! Some of the songs I’ve been listening to on repeat (in no particular … Continue reading
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Charlie Rangel lends himself to such good material
I wonder why SNL hasn’t made fun of him? Oh, yeah…
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Gourmet defends American cheese
I don’t buy American cheese, but I will say that it very much has a time and place — grilled cheese and bacon on wheat bread from an NY diner, for example. I was pleased to see Gourmet magazine argue … Continue reading
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This stationery is enough to make me go to Vancouver and buy some salted meats
How cool is this? Good enough to eat? I will transcribe my blog onto chorizo slices every single day and mail it to you if you get me this paper… Via EatMeDaily
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Best video resume ever
I would hire him, but I don’t give out pens and candies… Thanks, Eric
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Tom DeLay gets in touch with his feminine side…
He’s on Dancing with the Stars and he needs your help! I’m not going to offer commentary this week — who knows what was nerves and what was raw talent — but he had a great attitude and some fun … Continue reading
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