Screw watching T.V. series and screw writing articles! Let’s just make a shiz ton of money conjuring up a hoax online instead. Like this one guy from Ohio who began a culinary kickstarter as a joke. Much like the guitar playing, master chef guy who wrote a Craigslist ad looking for a roomie and coming off all charming and hilarious in it, this was amusing initially for its “funny ‘cause.. Read More
Schooled by a 5 year old rapper
Some days I try to write and all I can mine from my grey matter is fecal matter. While abandoning ship and leaving the computer is usually my self-advice, other days I know that it’s 100% just because I took a day off and am having trouble “getting back in the flow”. Just like anything else. Whether it’s working out or sexing up – if you’ve not done it for.. Read More
Haters gonna heckle: live show etiquette
There’s two etiquette rules for live shows: Oh, nevermind. Just one? Okay. That’s fine, because it should be really easy to remember, then. Unless the performer engages you, you’re (in the words of Louis C.K.) “not welcome to speak.” The only noise coming outta your mouth should be laughter or singing along to the music (if there’s any). The more serious theah-tah (that’s Queen’s English for a play), performance of.. Read More
Louie-nalysis “fat girl rant”
I love seeing “Louie” (Louis C.K.’s show) make news. And when it did yesterday, it was about a “Seven Minute Fat Girl Rant”. Delivered by guest actress Sarah Baker, the show stealing scene featured her character Vanessa appointing Louie to represent all men. She chastises him for not acknowledging her fatness and asks why a guy like him wouldn’t date a fat girl like her when they “totally match”. Oy.. Read More
Sofa king rich
And now for a news story that settles like an emotional speedball So, some broke college kids found a magical couch filled with money (ahhh!) 🙂 And… …gave it back to the owner. (Uuughh…) 🙁 I know I was supposed to feel heart warmed. But I didn’t. Not right away. And although I’d like to say “Oh, yeah, I’d definitely do the same – no question”, there’s no telling how.. Read More
Surprise! You’re on asshole camera!
You know, I like this idea – of “making the homeless visible”. But something about this video that’s gone viral struck me wrong: People passing their loved ones on the street probably had a fleeting thought of, “Gee, that looks like Bobby!” followed by the sad thought of “what if he really didn’t have a home?” and then “Gee I’m lucky not to have fallen on hard times” (followed by.. Read More
Cross cultural vanity
“Don’t take yourself too seriously – no one else is.” I heard this advice not long ago. And it’s true. Anyone I respect or admire is able to step back for a moment and relinquish any attachment to appearing above flaw, defect, or differences that might set us apart somehow. We all know in our hearts that error is natural. Sometimes we trip and fall. Sometimes we ruin Christmas. It’s.. Read More
…paved with Platitudes
Two men worked on a roadway, paving a path soon to be inundated with traffic. They toiled away diligently in silence and sweating in the uncharacteristically blistering heat, given the time of year. And although the sun was already beginning to set, the heat seemed to keep increasing the more they accomplished and the further along they got. In their effort to focus on the task at hand, neither had.. Read More
Social hacks: improffice-ational art of “Yes, and”
Youtube must be psychic. Or listening in on my phone calls. I was just having this conversation last night – about how easy it is in a high-stress profession to look at everything and see “what’s wrong?” or “what needs fixing?” I mean, analytical thinking is totally crucial for critical fields like healthcare – but back when I was working there, it took me a long time to learn the.. Read More
Taste the Painbow
And now, for another edition of random acts of cruelty. I came across this gem at some point while meandering through memery and other assorted forms of mental masturbation – A hidden camera to capture the reactions might have been even better. However, as a considerate person, I totally identify with why the prankster opted not to. I mean, when I replaced my Moutain Dew in the work fridge with.. Read More