O's game - United game.

For the last few years my buddy M.C. Homemade has come to town once a summer when the Sox are here for a stretch with the Birds. He's here for a visit with family for sure, but also because you can get a cheap seat at the yard for $12. Cheapest seat in Bean Town is like $80. Ouch. He can see 2 or 3 games here and it's a bargain. I like baseball all right, but I meet my boy for a chance to hang out and catch up in person. At heart I am a soccer fan.

What I have noticed the last couple of years, is that there are as many or more Red Sox fans at the game, than than there are Baltimore fans. Wow.

Here is a telling video I shot. Everyone is just happy to be there.



That's cool I guess. But I like a little old fashion emotion when a rival comes to town. Like when the Cowboys come to FedEx. Cowboy's fans are welcome, but don't think the concessions gal isn't going to spit in your $15 beer.

Now for me, at a DC United game you are more likely to find some real hometown fans. For about $20 you can get a cheap seat, then move just about anywhere and get away with it. I like to sit behind Barra Brava. Yell, scream, throw your beer in the air, chant and cuss. Yup, that's a game. These fans don't sit for the entire game. The fight songs run from one into the next and everyone knows the words. Here is a clip I took in the tunnel at half time.



MC, next trip I'll take you to chocolate city for a game while you are in town.

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Google "Image" Collage Challenge 002 – Testface – Interplanet Janet

Yo Testface!

Challenge!

Rules:
Make a collage based on title given, using only images found via Google “Image” search. Resolution should be as high as possible given obvious restrictions. (for future project)

You may interpret title any way you like.

Once you have accepted said challenge you may impose your own title on said challenger.

When complete post your response image with whatever shit talking you deem appropriate, and email a copy to your opponent.

Time frame, ….when you get it done. Though shit talking may accompany a lengthy contest.

Judgment, … everyone wins.

Your first challenge title, should you chose to accept it.

“Interplanet Janet” (because it’s stuck in my head)

WTF?

I can think of a few foreheads I might plant a stamp like this on around the office.

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Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai

As much as I love The Last Dragon, if you have not seen Buckaroo Banzai, get ye self a copy today. Top notch 80's B. I'll lend you my copy if need be!

"Laugh while you can, monkey boy!"

Bunny ear project - Geico Gecko

Palin

I have a lot of friends on both sides of the fence lobbing terrific political humor at me via email. This was one of the most creative : )

Lottie Davies

Daniel Vader

Quints

A couple of really fantastic images by Lottie Davies. She has promised not to sue me if I include a link to her site.

www.lottiedavies.com

She thought it was important to mention she didn't pose Daniel, just asked him to go outside. That's really what's cool about kids and what I like about the image. Kids don't worry about how they look until they are told they should. I hope my son wants to wear his pirate costume to school. I think cool needs to be reevaluated.

Sho Nuff, a video response

Sho Nuff! Do you remember the b movie the last dragon? I frigging love it! The hero, seen for a second in the middle of this clip, looks a lot like the guy in the middle of a photo posted by Testface here. Third photo down, top step, center. Dig it. Testface rocks!

Oh, and...

"I'm Rick James Bitch!"

Black Cat 15th Anniversary Party with Gray Matter

I went to see Gray Matter the other night at the Black Cat. I went to high school with Mark, one of the guitar players. The drummer is the club owner. This was a reunion show to celebrate 15 years in business. One of the few places in DC to see the music they don't play on the radio. I spent a lot of time at the Black Cat when I first moved back to the area seeing ska shows. Didn't get a chance to catch up with Mark, but had a good time with a few other buddies from an era long gone, but remembered fondly : ) I was going to dead shows when the punk scene was happening in DC, but here are a couple of my favorite Gray Matter songs off of the only punk vinyl I own : )


Great cover - I Am The Walrus


Caffeine Blues

Speaking of School House Rock

As long as I can remember 3 has been my favorite number.

U - Arrested Development

Hands down my favorite hip-hop song. EVER. Listen close and see if you can find the school house rock reference. : ) If I could have a personal theme song this would be it. Smoooooooth.

DMA - makes my green hurt

I signed up for a free online spew offered by the Direct Marketing Association in July. Turned out I wasn't able to jack in during the allotted time. No big deal, it was free. Or was it. I received an invoice. An invoice for zero dollars. The DMA spent 42¢, a sheet of paper, and a number 10 envelope to let me know I don't owe them a dime. Is this a sneaky new marketing scheme I missed the memo on? Good one, totally got me guys! I feel your brand awareness blossoming in my subconscious.

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Testface! Five gold stars for the individually wrapped nut. It does indeed trump my Q-tip. But I see your ridiculous and raise you an unbelievable! I present to you, a brand new pair of glow-in-the-dark sunglasses. Complete with "super dark" UV protected lenses. Where shall I wear them? To the beach tonight? Maybe I'll get a moon tan. SWEET!

This one goes to eleven!

I love spinal tap. I love cheap lunch foods that will keep in my desk drawer at work for 20 + years. The other day whilst shopping. (don’t you just hate f*#@ers that use the word whilst?) I came across the mother of all instant soups,…for a dollar! Now, I like me some cup-o-noodles, but you know, one is never quite enough, and two will make your stomach ache and your blood pressure rise to the point where you can feel your heart beat in your ears.

Well, this tub-o-noodles gets right to the crux of the biscuit. Mo noodles! I mean, what were they trying to do, cut costs, how much could frigging freeze dried noodles and salt really run ya! Why not make them big enough for us fat Americans to get our grub on in one trip to the cubbard. I mean dang, we drink soda by the bucket, eat chicken by the bucket! Learn the market slackers!!!!!!

Not only do these guys get it, but they go above and beyond with the, not one, but three flavor packages!
1. Traditional MSG sack.
2. Vegetable sack.
3. “Flavor Enhancer” sack. Oh, but this is no ordinary sack of powder, it’s liquid, to be added after the soup is ready, to put it over the top! When you need that “just a bit more”. They my friends, crank it to eleven.

What is it? Don’t know. Looks like beef grease. It gives their soup that home cooked oil slick on top. Genius!

Always on the look out for a better instant meal, please to be adding your suggestions.

Life tip 0001 - 9.12.08

Candy corn tastes best when refrigerated.

And a couple of things just to remember…..
1. Ice-cream sprinkles/toppers, AKA Jimmies, are made of wax. Candy corn seems like it may be wax based,… but it’s not.
2. Soylent green is people!

And something I need help with. Candy corn is way too 50’s. We need a new name. I vote for “pumpkin teeth”. I am so going to give my jack-o’-lantern real teeth this year!

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Nope, this is better, ...worse. The individually wrapped Q-tip dispenser. Ear care PEZ. Yuck. "Hey nice to see ya, yeah it's been a while, ...Q-tip? No really, take one,... I have more!"

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To be sure, this key chain/to-go coffee cup spout plug is the worst freebie ever. It makes me angry that someone even conceived this idea, let alone brought it to market.