Texas Story
A man walked into the produce section of his local
supermarket and asked to buy a half head of lettuce. The
boy working in that department told him that they only sold whole heads of lettuce. The man was insistent that the boy ask his manager about the matter.
Walking into the back room, the boy said to the manager,
"Some asshole wants to buy a half head of lettuce." As he finished his sentence, he turned to find the man standing right behind him, so he added, "And this gentleman kindly offered to buy the other half."
The manager approved the deal and the man went on his way
Later the manager said to the boy, "I was impressed with
the way you got yourself out of that situation earlier. We
like people who think on their feet here. Where are you
from, son?"
"Texas, sir." the boy replied.
"Well, why did you leave Texas?" the manager asked. The boy said "Sir, there's nothing but whores and football players down there."
"Really?" said the manager. "My wife is from Texas.
"No kidding ?" replied the boy. "Who'd she play for?"
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
You never saw that bespectacled bore, Reno, bringing the house down like this...
You know, kind of puts Dean's "YEEEAAAAAAGGHHHH!!!!" into perspective.
Really, this could give me enough ammo to last until next Thursday. Instead, I open the forum.
But I can't close without this... And I mean it, with all sincerity...
Let the Mighty Eagle of your talent soar, Mr. Ashcroft. Let it soar.
thanks to Denby for the link...
You know, kind of puts Dean's "YEEEAAAAAAGGHHHH!!!!" into perspective.
Really, this could give me enough ammo to last until next Thursday. Instead, I open the forum.
But I can't close without this... And I mean it, with all sincerity...
Let the Mighty Eagle of your talent soar, Mr. Ashcroft. Let it soar.
thanks to Denby for the link...
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
2 good bits of news courtesy of the Superman Homepage.
1) Looks like Cartoon Network has confirmed production on a "Krypto the Superdog" TV show. The show doesn't follow the comics too well, but who cares..? KRYPTO IS GETTING HIS OWN SHOW!!!!
Krypto is essentially the Kryptonian equivalent of Laika the Cosmonaut Dog. In the 1950's Superman Comics, Superman's Dad supposedly sent Krypto in a test rocket to earth, but the rocket was knocked off course by a rock or something. Anyway, Krypto DID eventually make it to Earth, and became one of the five or six most powerful beings on earth.
Krypto wasn't around in the comics for years and years, but he returned around 2001 with a squeaky clean new origin story, devoid of animal experimentation. Hurray for Krypto getting a show, no matter how short-lived or silly.
(***note: I haven't seen ANY concept art for this show. Hopefully we'll see some soon. The pic on the Superman page is old Krypto art from the 50's.***)
2) JAKKS Pacific is going to produce several TV games based on DC Comics properties. I have two of the Jakks games now (who needs a PS2?). Essentially, the Jakks TV games consist of a joystick with all the games built into the handle. You just plug into the RCA plugs on your TV, switch to the right input on your TV, and you're in business (provided you have 4 AA batteries).
There are going to be Superman, Batman, and Justice League games. Should be fun (and wayyy cheaper than buying a PS2, memory card and a game).
1) Looks like Cartoon Network has confirmed production on a "Krypto the Superdog" TV show. The show doesn't follow the comics too well, but who cares..? KRYPTO IS GETTING HIS OWN SHOW!!!!
Krypto is essentially the Kryptonian equivalent of Laika the Cosmonaut Dog. In the 1950's Superman Comics, Superman's Dad supposedly sent Krypto in a test rocket to earth, but the rocket was knocked off course by a rock or something. Anyway, Krypto DID eventually make it to Earth, and became one of the five or six most powerful beings on earth.
Krypto wasn't around in the comics for years and years, but he returned around 2001 with a squeaky clean new origin story, devoid of animal experimentation. Hurray for Krypto getting a show, no matter how short-lived or silly.
(***note: I haven't seen ANY concept art for this show. Hopefully we'll see some soon. The pic on the Superman page is old Krypto art from the 50's.***)
2) JAKKS Pacific is going to produce several TV games based on DC Comics properties. I have two of the Jakks games now (who needs a PS2?). Essentially, the Jakks TV games consist of a joystick with all the games built into the handle. You just plug into the RCA plugs on your TV, switch to the right input on your TV, and you're in business (provided you have 4 AA batteries).
There are going to be Superman, Batman, and Justice League games. Should be fun (and wayyy cheaper than buying a PS2, memory card and a game).
The WB's Superstar USA.
Upon watching this show once again, I can only say it is absolutely dastardly and cruel, and yet I cannot look away. It debases and humiliates. It embodies all which is loathsome about both television and our culture of quick fame and entitlement.
I am ashamed to watch, but it never enters my mind to change the channel.
Vitamin C: You are like the horrible mean girls from high school who I thought were awesome but would never date me.
Tone Loc: While your star has fallen, you still bring in an incredible amount to the table for one who is so clearly stoned.
Other guy: I have no idea who you are, but if there is any justice, you will be a millionaire who burns out in a mountain of strippers and blow, never knowing what horrors you gleefully wreaked upon a public you always despised.
Thank you, WB. Like that dude in Krull retrieving the glaive from the lava... you have reached into the blazing pits of hell and pulled out something totally scary and awesome. You have handily bested The Surreal Life, Bachelorettes in Alaska and Who Wants to be a Playmate?
Yes, WB's Superstar USA, I salute you. Your abject misanthropy is an inspiration to us all.
Upon watching this show once again, I can only say it is absolutely dastardly and cruel, and yet I cannot look away. It debases and humiliates. It embodies all which is loathsome about both television and our culture of quick fame and entitlement.
I am ashamed to watch, but it never enters my mind to change the channel.
Vitamin C: You are like the horrible mean girls from high school who I thought were awesome but would never date me.
Tone Loc: While your star has fallen, you still bring in an incredible amount to the table for one who is so clearly stoned.
Other guy: I have no idea who you are, but if there is any justice, you will be a millionaire who burns out in a mountain of strippers and blow, never knowing what horrors you gleefully wreaked upon a public you always despised.
Thank you, WB. Like that dude in Krull retrieving the glaive from the lava... you have reached into the blazing pits of hell and pulled out something totally scary and awesome. You have handily bested The Surreal Life, Bachelorettes in Alaska and Who Wants to be a Playmate?
Yes, WB's Superstar USA, I salute you. Your abject misanthropy is an inspiration to us all.
Monday, June 07, 2004
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