February 15, 2006
What Would Hamlet Do?
IÂ’ve never given Denmark much thought. They seem innocuous enough. I get the Scandinavian and the Low Countries mixed up. Are they the folks with the windmills? DoesnÂ’t matter. Anyway, theyÂ’ve got Saladin and his lot marching on them like the fucking Third Reich over these cartoons.
And if thatÂ’s not enough, now theyÂ’ve got Muslim agitators all over the globe stirring up more violence. It pains me to say this, but at least the hippies werenÂ’t violent. Maybe if these guys hit the hookah a little more often weÂ’d have less bellyaching from them.
I rarely post politics and I’m not starting now, but it’s painfully obvious to the sane people of the world that as a global collective we need to stop wiping the asses of these fucking extremists. Pretty soon it’s going to be “Step on a crack, break Mohammed’s back,” and they’ll be rioting and burning every time someone doesn’t say Mother, may I before they get on an eastbound freeway.
There is no reasoning with extremists.
Now maybe the rest of the world will wake up and see what’s coming down the pike in the long run—because it’s coming. Mark my words, there will be a day in the not-so-distant future where countries will be standing in line to be our allies.
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February 14, 2006
ValentineÂ’s Day
Ancient History
First of all, who was Valentine? Nobody really knows. The Roman Catholic Church lists three St. Valentines, all of whom were martyred.
ThereÂ’s a lot of legends and I guess if I gave a shit I could list some, but for the sake of brevity letÂ’s keep the story moving. In ancient Rome, some fertility ritual or another took place around February 15th. TheyÂ’d slaughter a goat and a dog and then dip strips of their hides into the blood. ThatÂ’s when the fun began.
Then boys would run around the city slapping girls with the bloody hide in order to make them more fertile. Between that and all the drinking from lead pots itÂ’s no wonder the Roman empire collapsed, but thatÂ’s another story.
IÂ’m losing interest in this post, but if you want to have yourself a real Valentines celebration this year youÂ’re probably going to jail for animal cruelty so it may be a good idea to just stick with a card and some flowers.
Modern History
Guys purchase gaudy lingerie and give it to their girlfriends. I donÂ’t know what theyÂ’re thinking, but they do this. IÂ’ve had conversations with guys over this before and thereÂ’s no getting through to them.
“That’s a gift for you dumbass. You’re supposed get a gift for them. No ulterior motives. You know…something romantic. What you’ve got there looks like a very cheaply made undergarment for an 1870s era prostitute.”
“No way, Dude. She’s going to be into this.”
I donÂ’t know why people donÂ’t listen.
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I never understood the lingerie thing either. If it makes her feel sexy, great. She can buy it. But that shit just gets in my way. Unless of course, 'that shit' includes one of those school girl getups with the plaid skirt and the thigh-high's. In that case, I'm all in.
For Valentine's day, I tend to get a bunch of little small things. Things that they'd like, but never really think of. It's not expensive, and she digs it because it proves to her that
sometimes I'm actually listening.
Posted by: shank at February 14, 2006 03:22 PM (+H1yK)
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I got my wife a bowling ball with my name on it.
Posted by: DerekM at February 14, 2006 04:47 PM (4M3qh)
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Perhaps an envelope with some money in it on her nightstand in the morning. Would that be romantic?
Posted by: Oorgo at February 14, 2006 05:16 PM (lM0qs)
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wtf is it with comments on here these days, it shows like it posts but does nothing. Or maybe it's just me.
Posted by: Oorgo at February 14, 2006 06:42 PM (lM0qs)
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no, i think money on the nightstand s definately no the impresion you want to send.
...
well, it depends...
:-D
Posted by: tommy at February 14, 2006 09:58 PM (EhwJT)
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February 09, 2006
Justice
Turns out more people watched the American Idol auditions last night than the Grammy awards.
I have little use for either show, but the GrammyÂ’s annoy the shit out of me, much like the Oscars. I canÂ’t understand AmericaÂ’s fascination with these self-indulgent bullshit festivals.
I have almost no respect for todayÂ’s music world. These hogs have been at the trough for a long goddamned time. WhereÂ’s the talent? Ah, donÂ’t even get me started.
Anyway, American Idol swept the ratings and in doing so, poked a finger in the eyes of U2, Madonna and I imagine a great many rappers and breathy boy band style crooners. I wouldnÂ’t know because I hold the whole music industry in contempt. I havenÂ’t purchased a CD or song recorded in the last five years. And I still buy a shitload of music every week.
IÂ’m absolutely thrilled that viewers would rather watch people embarrass and humiliate themselves on TV than tune in to watch more of these overblown windbags talk about how wonderful they all are as a collective.
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Hear Hear America! Throw off your mundane music shackles and throw on the shackles of bad taste in tv.
"Listen to that bastard kill Billy Jean, dang he's one sorry motherf#@$er"
Award shows are made for stalkers, along with entertainment tv, entertainment magazines, etc. "Maybe if I threaten that famous pretty lady I'll get my face on tv and famous. Imagine... momma would be so proud."
Posted by: Oorgo at February 09, 2006 02:27 PM (lM0qs)
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February 07, 2006
The ChildrenÂ’s Hour
Is anybody
surprised by this? They have the mentality of little kids.
They never really evolved from Lord of the Flies.
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What, you guys aren't entering the contest?
Seriously though, this whole Cartoon War thing has been tragically comical. I was reading somewhere though, that this contest is the closest thing to a free press Iran has ever experienced. See what I mean? Tragic. Funny.
Posted by: shank at February 07, 2006 03:21 PM (+H1yK)
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Found this interesting
interview with Hirsi Ali.
Posted by: shank at February 07, 2006 03:47 PM (+H1yK)
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This whole thing really just gave the criminally inclined radicals a reason to smash burn and kill things/ people. Interesting how things are made up and rumors start saying how the Koran was burned in Denmark etc. We really are just in one big Lord of the Flies movie.
Posted by: Oorgo at February 07, 2006 05:35 PM (lM0qs)
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Stealth point!
The Children's Hour is a play by Lillian Hellman about teachers accused by gossippy children of being lesbians. And then one of them is a lesbian and she kills herself and it's really very depressing.
Posted by: Trey Givens at February 09, 2006 02:50 PM (gKBKR)
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February 01, 2006
General Ennui
Why civilization is crumbling—
reason number 78,634:
Â…Today, men are buying themselves bracelets, rings and pendant necklaces with increasing frequency and wearing their bling with a confidence and flair heretofore unseen in the Western world, according to fashion experts and industry observers.
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Â…"These super-masculine guys are saying, 'Jewelry's cool, and I'll show you why because I'll wear it.' So as a result, men are thinking, 'Hey, it's OK for me to wear this.' " Â…
No. No itÂ’s not. I cannot abide a man wearing a shitload of jewelry. You know how men decorate apartments? A couple of cinder blocks and a plank for a couch?
Well, that how they pick jewelry too. I draw the line at a watch. And my weddinÂ’ ring.
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A watch and a wedding ring?
What're you shooting for a leading role in the sequel to Brokeback Mountain?
Posted by: phin at February 01, 2006 01:55 PM (Xvpen)
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I don't get it. Since I didn't see the movie, have I set myself up for a pummeling?
Posted by: Paul at February 01, 2006 02:26 PM (vbP6L)
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I'm with Paul.
Jewelry is for women.
Posted by: shank at February 01, 2006 03:03 PM (+H1yK)
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bracelets, rings and pendant necklaces ... heretofore unseen in the Western world
These fashion experts and industry observers were obviously not around during the late 70's, nor attended an Italian wedding.
Posted by: Jim at February 01, 2006 03:17 PM (tyQ8y)
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Pucca shells, Jim?
It was wasn't it. You wore a pucca shell necklace.
Honestly, I have a lot of stuff like St. Christopher medals and crosses and family heirloom stuff in a safe deposit box, but I'd never wear it.
The only necklace a man should wear are dogtags. Or a big alarm clock if your a rapper.
Posted by: Paul at February 01, 2006 03:36 PM (vbP6L)
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Since Jim's confessed (by proxy) to the Pucca Shells - I'll tell my secret: For a period of maybe six months when I was 19 or so, I had both ears peirced.
However, one came out in the ocean and was lost forever, and the remaining one came out in a fight. It was then that I decided that if something couldn't withstand the rigors of surfing or barbrawling; then it wasn't fit for me to wear.
I never looked back.
Posted by: shank at February 01, 2006 03:46 PM (+H1yK)
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College rings I would think are ok if you're not wearing a wedding ring. I've thought about getting an ear or two pierced, but haven't done it.
On the other hand, has anyone actually seen guys wearing more jewelry, or is this some Madison Avenue bizarre fashion thing?
Posted by: owlish at February 01, 2006 07:18 PM (UoYpV)
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Pucca Shells. Really? Pussy.
Posted by: Tiffani at February 01, 2006 07:36 PM (tbfz4)
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For once, I agree with Paul. I don't even have a wedding ring.
Whooops, gotta back up. I do wear my LiveStrong bracelet every now and then.
Posted by: Victor at February 01, 2006 10:02 PM (l+W8Z)
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What about a Medical bracelet? Would you give up style for survival? Hmmm?
I had one ear pierced from 21 up until just recently ... it's just not as hip as it once was. I would wear my wedding ring but my it makes my hand ache, bad circulation and all that crap.
Necklaces are definitely gaaaaaaaaay...
Posted by: Oorgo at February 02, 2006 11:58 AM (lM0qs)
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I'll give guys a pass on a watch, one ring (wedding or college, but not both), medical bracelet if necessary, and a St. Christopher medal, worn inside the shirt.
Anything more is just way girly.
Except for dogtags. As long as you actually went to bootcamp and earned them yourself.
Posted by: Harvey at February 04, 2006 01:09 PM (ubhj8)
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This post is dedicated to Colonel Lance Ledoux; who, after leaving his wife and four children in January of 2005 (let alone the countless YEARS he's spent away from his family over his more than twenty year career), arrived safely into their arms this week:
Sad as it sounds, the true purpose of dogtogs is identification. Being, when they're mounted betwixt thy front teeth. Hence the notch on the end of the tag.
Most Marines that I know wish that they'll never wear them in the capacity for which they are designed; and spend a career ensuring that the Marines they know never wear theirs in that capacity either.
And that is why the US Marines are the greatest standing military force on the face of this planet.
Colonel,
I for one am relieved you are back. And for your service I am forever
willingly in your debt.
Posted by: shank at February 04, 2006 11:50 PM (jfEhX)
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