I saw something this morning in church that reminded me of something...
There is a commercial on TV making the rounds for some car co. Not sure which, but that's not the point. The guy (term used loosely) has lost his precious sunglasses and goes on a mission to find them. Here, there, everywhere he's been. So what's at issue:
He's wearing a yellow zip-up hoodie. Yellow. Like the submarine.
Now yellow is a fine accent color. Or, if you are Lance Armstrong and have won the Tour de France, especially acceptable. What it is not is a main color, worthy of display. Even the Bad News Bears knew that.
And the sunglasses were cheapos. Loser.
11.22.2009
11.19.2009
Not Me.
Have you seen these "I'm a PC and Windows 7 is my idea" ads? (I'm not linking anything for this; I'm not promoting anything!)
Here's my take. I see these Mac ads with PC guy and I think "wow, that's really great competitive marketing" - not all winners, but most are.
Then Windows comes out with the I'm a PC stuff. If you ask me to describe, I can do it in one word - LAME.
Now they continue with the above-named marketing campaign, and all I can think of when I see these losers on my TV or invading my browser is one word - DISMEMBER.
Man do we need another Inquisition. On the Corporate World.
Here's my take. I see these Mac ads with PC guy and I think "wow, that's really great competitive marketing" - not all winners, but most are.
Then Windows comes out with the I'm a PC stuff. If you ask me to describe, I can do it in one word - LAME.
Now they continue with the above-named marketing campaign, and all I can think of when I see these losers on my TV or invading my browser is one word - DISMEMBER.
Man do we need another Inquisition. On the Corporate World.
11.17.2009
Bands I Dislike
Little fun here. This is an ever-evolving list,and artists like The Jonas Brothers are automatics. So don't ask me if I like the NKOTB.
In no particular order:
U2 (although they really are probably no. 1)
Coldplay
Bon Jovi
The Who (and this doesn't include the fact that every CSI show uses their tunes)
Grateful Dead
Phish
Allman Brothers
Counting Crows
Incubus
Smashing Pumpkins
Nirvana (I think Filter said it best)
Nickelback (this is the band Randy Johnson would be if he was a rock band)
Dave Matthews Band (blocked that one out)
Journey (Sopranos or no Sopranos)
REO Speedwagon
Yes (that is some long-winded sh*t)
There's many, many more. But that's the list for tonight.
In no particular order:
U2 (although they really are probably no. 1)
Coldplay
Bon Jovi
The Who (and this doesn't include the fact that every CSI show uses their tunes)
Grateful Dead
Phish
Allman Brothers
Counting Crows
Incubus
Smashing Pumpkins
Nirvana (I think Filter said it best)
Nickelback (this is the band Randy Johnson would be if he was a rock band)
Dave Matthews Band (blocked that one out)
Journey (Sopranos or no Sopranos)
REO Speedwagon
Yes (that is some long-winded sh*t)
There's many, many more. But that's the list for tonight.
11.15.2009
5 Away
As in days from signing free agents. You should also see an increase in trades this winter.
My wishlist for the NY Mets
Left Field - Matt Holliday. Easy to say. But Boras is his agent, so you never know. Most teams will be spending less so the Mets have a golden opportunity here. If we can't get Holliday, time to see what the Rays want for Carl Crawford.
First Base - I like Daniel Murphy (I even have a Murphy shirt). But he's only at 1B if we get a big-hitting left fielder and move Castillo. Omar is going to check out Delgado in winter ball, but he's gonna want a two year pact. Too rich. I would talk to the Marlins about Jorge Cantu- who becomes a free agent at the end of next season. By then we might be able to play Ike Davis.
Catcher - I hear about Molina (as in Benji), Barajas and Torrealba. Last guy is out, he ain't coming here after the last time the Mets wanted him. I might look at Pudge Rodriguez for a two year (cheap) contract. Molina will want three at least. The other route is a different Molina - Jose, who is also available. He can play in NY. Great behind the dish.
Second Base - Castillo had a really good year, but everybody wants him gone. Something about him no Mets fan likes. Trade him to the Dodgers for a couple of low minor-league pitchers and look at getting Brandon Phillips for cash-strapped Reds. Everybody says Orlando Hudson but he sat at the end of the season and the Dodgers made no attempt to sign him. He reminds me of Shawn Dunston.
Pitcher - Tough. Besides Santana we are thinner than thin. Pelfrey could be something if he ever gets over his issues. If Ollie Perez comes back and pitches 20 games in the bigs next season you might consider it a small victory. Free agent pitching is Lackey and everybody else. Give Sheets a minor league deal and hope for something. Try to get in the Halliday sweepstakes, but the real get could be Roy Oswalt. Houston will need to move him soon, so maybe a deal with them is a possibility.
Dreamin'
My wishlist for the NY Mets
Left Field - Matt Holliday. Easy to say. But Boras is his agent, so you never know. Most teams will be spending less so the Mets have a golden opportunity here. If we can't get Holliday, time to see what the Rays want for Carl Crawford.
First Base - I like Daniel Murphy (I even have a Murphy shirt). But he's only at 1B if we get a big-hitting left fielder and move Castillo. Omar is going to check out Delgado in winter ball, but he's gonna want a two year pact. Too rich. I would talk to the Marlins about Jorge Cantu- who becomes a free agent at the end of next season. By then we might be able to play Ike Davis.
Catcher - I hear about Molina (as in Benji), Barajas and Torrealba. Last guy is out, he ain't coming here after the last time the Mets wanted him. I might look at Pudge Rodriguez for a two year (cheap) contract. Molina will want three at least. The other route is a different Molina - Jose, who is also available. He can play in NY. Great behind the dish.
Second Base - Castillo had a really good year, but everybody wants him gone. Something about him no Mets fan likes. Trade him to the Dodgers for a couple of low minor-league pitchers and look at getting Brandon Phillips for cash-strapped Reds. Everybody says Orlando Hudson but he sat at the end of the season and the Dodgers made no attempt to sign him. He reminds me of Shawn Dunston.
Pitcher - Tough. Besides Santana we are thinner than thin. Pelfrey could be something if he ever gets over his issues. If Ollie Perez comes back and pitches 20 games in the bigs next season you might consider it a small victory. Free agent pitching is Lackey and everybody else. Give Sheets a minor league deal and hope for something. Try to get in the Halliday sweepstakes, but the real get could be Roy Oswalt. Houston will need to move him soon, so maybe a deal with them is a possibility.
Dreamin'
11.13.2009
Good TV
Nothing going on right now; did some work around the garage and I'm just waiting to hit the road for an eye appointment.
So how about my list of good TV. Current shows only. It's short.
Sons of Anarchy (I'm looking at a young Peg B. on Tales from the Crypt right now)
Rescue Me
V
Flashforward (but this one could fall off the cliff)
Fringe
Supernatural
Smallville
The League
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (wrong in so many ways but very funny)
Real Sports
Ghosthunters (and all the associated GH shows)
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Lost (almost forgot it)
Cops (oops Peg just got killed)
100% of programming on MLB Network (even Yankee replays)
I am simple.
So how about my list of good TV. Current shows only. It's short.
Sons of Anarchy (I'm looking at a young Peg B. on Tales from the Crypt right now)
Rescue Me
V
Flashforward (but this one could fall off the cliff)
Fringe
Supernatural
Smallville
The League
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (wrong in so many ways but very funny)
Real Sports
Ghosthunters (and all the associated GH shows)
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Lost (almost forgot it)
Cops (oops Peg just got killed)
100% of programming on MLB Network (even Yankee replays)
I am simple.
11.12.2009
Long Weekend On Tap
Took a much-needed day off on Friday, giving me the proverbial 3-day weekend. Besides a couple of basketball practices, I am the Overlord of my time. Stellar.
Just catching the 5PM news and they are saying a "Nor'easter" is coming. Why is everything a "Nor'easter"? I never heard the term until I read it in a Stephen King book, but over the last few years every storm is a "Nor'easter".
While we're on the subject, when did storms that are on the Pacific side become hurricanes? I remember learning as a lad that they were typhoons. I guess hurricanes have a better marketing team.
And what about Chilean Sea Bass. There's no such thing. It's a Patagonian Toothfish, but nobody wanted to eat that, so new name, and it's a wedding day favorite.
Oh well...
Just catching the 5PM news and they are saying a "Nor'easter" is coming. Why is everything a "Nor'easter"? I never heard the term until I read it in a Stephen King book, but over the last few years every storm is a "Nor'easter".
While we're on the subject, when did storms that are on the Pacific side become hurricanes? I remember learning as a lad that they were typhoons. I guess hurricanes have a better marketing team.
And what about Chilean Sea Bass. There's no such thing. It's a Patagonian Toothfish, but nobody wanted to eat that, so new name, and it's a wedding day favorite.
Oh well...
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