Today’s Music: Michael Franti & Spearhead – Say Hey (I Love You)
Note On Today’s Music: Fun song. My girl has had this stuck in her head for the last few weeks.
What a week. Politicians with foot in mouth disease. Curiosity exploring Mars. And of course, great stuff in the blogosphere.
Lights in the Dark posted video of the Curiosity landing! Old dog New Tits hit her one year blogiversary (seems to be a lot of that going around…
And The Girl In The Cat Frame Glasses put up a weighty post that moved me, and has stayed on my mind for several days. I hope you all check out I Couldn’t Stand Up.
And of course, there was a poll. everyone’s favorite Canadian, Kayjai, went to Florida! And we asked what you all thought the Headlines would be. Man, did you guys have things to say! And here they are. (As always, my bylines are in italics.)
Odd-Screech replaces Bourbon as drink of choice in Fla for 2 days John Phillips
(Related: Labatts and Molson shortage reported.)
ABSOLUTELY… all of the above (Kanerva)
(This weeks newspaper edited by Kanerva!)
How did I wind up here? I’m not old OR Jewish! –Rachael
(Pull up a bagel and a bingo card. You’ll fit right in.)
Blogger’s visit causes Florida’s average IQ to pass the 100 mark for first time.
(Sadly, local gov’t isn’t bright enough to realize it.)
Canadian Crashes Shark Week after Close Call with Great White
(“We thought Great White meant untanned tourists”)
Stock prices in sunscreen soared due to unusually high demand…. Stay Abnormal
(Cashiers blinded by exceptionally pale skin)
Canadians spark riot by dissing “maple syrup” served at Denny’s (Madame Weebles)
(“I never knew it was a real flavor” says bewildered diner. “I thought it was made in a lab!”)
Tourist Comes to FL as Pres. of Canadia, Leaves as Gov. of FL ~ Red
(Florida populace breathes sigh of relief.)
War on Robins escalates to United States…more at 6 (SnB)
(“BRING IT!” says Kayjai.)
“Damn,” says tourist. “I couldda gone to Yellowstone!” Elyse 54.5
(Yellowstone populace breathes sigh of relief.)
KJ reduces python population. (Frank)
(“Those pythons are sissies” says tourist. “Bring on the alligators”)
Fortunately, those Floridians have a good sense of humor! (I hope…)
And congratulations to ALL OF YOU!!! Seriously, they were all so good,that this week, everyone wins!
And from the offered choices,the most popular was Mickey Mouse Found Drunk and Unconscious In Everglades. Again. Because, well…yeah.
Which brings us to this week.
They say bread is life. The staff of life, even. Staffs are what, 6 feet tall? They must have been talking about an extra long baguette. And who are they anyway? Never mind, that will be a different poll.
This one is about bread.
Sadly, some of us can’t eat it. And I say sadly, because bread is great! It’s wonderful! It’s the best! It is, in fact, the standard for the best.
Or is it?
They (there they are again!) often say that something is the best thing since sliced bread.
How did sliced bread get to be the standard? How could that possibly be the best thing?
That’s our question to you this week, Guapalutians. What is better than sliced bread??
Can’t wait to see what you come up with, but come up with them often, and come up with them soon, because this one ends at 2359 EST, 30 Aug 2011.
And until next time, enjoy these.
First, a pair of Star Wars spoofs. The second one had me laughing. Hard.
And finally, I saw this on Asplenia‘s site.
I hate this video. Because I didn’t think of it first. This is exactly the kind of inanity that bounces around the inside of my head all. The. Time.
I saw it, and then made everyone I know watch it, because I laughed so hard.
It’s a bit long, so if you don’t have time, watch the first couple of minutes, then skip ahead to about 8:25 to the end.
And have a great week everyone!
I totally lost it at the horribly slow murder. Watched the whole thing!
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YES! My wife didn’t think it was near as funny, but I laughed my way through the whole thing!
Thanks HE!
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Sliced or not sliced, bread is naughty good. But what’s better than it? Well, duh, chocolate anything.
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Wait – what about chocolate covered bread, Carrie? Best of both worlds, or horrible mouth torture?
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Yum! Pain au chocolat! Of course, that only works when it’s French bread and chocolate. A Hershey bar on a slab of Wonder bread might not do the trick.
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Haha, you posted it!! I’m so glad you liked the video. This is what a shitty life is like, to me: death by spoon! lol
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Agreed, Asplenia. But not as bad if it’s funny like that!
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Great shares, and great poll answers. Madam Weebles & the maple syrup gets my vote! Have a great weekend 🙂
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Thanks Kanerva! Madame Weebles does have a way with these.
Hope you have a fun weekend too.
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Thanks buddy, to you and Kanerva!
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Happy Friday and thanks for that song!! I haven’t heard it a long time and it was perfect for this morning. Hey, I’m up at 6:15 a.m. and eager to start the day… that says a lot about it for this night owl 😉
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6:15 and eager??? Sounds like you have something fun planned, Wendy!
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That bring a whole new meaning to spoonerism! “Get The Fuck Off Me!” – Brilliant.
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Meta tie in, GfB! Well played, sir. Well played.
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That video is superb! Off to the pub now to spread the message – Have a good weekend Guap.
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Thanks, and right back at you, GfB!
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Guapa,
“Canadians spark riot by dissing “maple syrup” served at Denny’s”. Now that WAS funny.
If only I knew what a Denny’s is…
Le Clown
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As far as Denny’s, this is a case of ignorance is bliss, Le Clown.
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Gasp! Guap, you’re dissing the Denny’s??? I have to say, I LOVE me some Denny’s. I truly do. I still remember my first visit to Denny’s during my first trip to Disney World. I took one look at my patty melt and it was love at first sight.
Sigh. It’s true what they say: you always remember your first time.
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Actually, I quite enjoy Dennys 27 pound 3 dollar breakfast, Madame Weebles.
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A Denny is a Portable Loo in Australia, a Washed Out Bum in London (Metaphorically speaking… or just a Tramp / Hobo if too frightened of the first impression), a Transient Bout of the Farts in Mexico or just a Glimpse into a Slappers Nightdress During Happy Hour… Believe it or not there are another sixty nine entries for this one but these are just the tame examples 🙂 I hope this snippet of information helped out? 🙂
Androgoth
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Sadly, all those definitions are more appetizing than reality, Androgoth…
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Androgoth,
Are you Canadian? If not, you communicated like a real Canadian. Thank you, brother.
Le Clown
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Actually No, I am from the UK
but thank you for your reply my
friend and do have a great start
to your weekend 🙂
Androgoth
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The next time you cross the border, Le Clown, you MUST go to a Denny’s. It’s like paradise on earth. Except there’s no poutine. But trust me, if they were in Canada, they would serve it.
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Agh!!! I can’t believe you invoked poutine!!!
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Thank you, Mr. Guaponium, as always for your boundless support. I went and checked out The Girl in the CFG & commented. What a story. Thanks for the pointing me there and just, basically, for continuing to be awesome. 🙂
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Thanks, ODNT! That really was a good article.
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That spoon murder “trailer” was awesome! Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks Michelle, glad you liked it!
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This is so stupid so I absolutely love it. HILARIOUS!!!!!
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Welcome to my world, momentumofjoy! We do stupid here all the time!
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I knew I liked you! 😉
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I am goig nto start settng an alert or something. I had an answer after about Sat..well I am afraid the midgets were more insidious than I thought..oh!!! did I just ah..oops.. great foolishnrss and you started my week in a super duper way too… thats a ..I dunno but it has to be something… like hat trick minus 1 but better? 🙂
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Hmm…going to have to find a way to prop up the middle, LizzieC.
Oh wait – the bungee jump! Woohoo – full hat trick!*
*No midgets were harmed in the writing of this comment
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TOTAL Hat TRICK!! Dude- I dunno what was thinking of COURSE…sorry didnt mean to yell… most excellent week …
*none here either..
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Oops. The Naan was me. Now I’m off to read The Girl in the Cat-Eyed Glasses…
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Good to know,L&L. I already have an inane response to that for nest week.
hehehe
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Speaking as an informed Guapulutian, I would have to say the Madam Weebles has one this week’s quiz. I didn’t get a chance to enter the quiz myself as Mickey and I were partying in the Everglades. (Remind me not to invite him next time. I’m so sick of dragging him through the swamps I could squeak!)
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Wait – you’re the informed Guapolutian?
I knew there was one! I knew it!!!
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One that doesn’t know how to spell Guapolutian! But otherwise pretty darned informed!
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LOL you’re too funny Breadsticks baby!
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And here I was trying to be just the right amount of funny, Rebecca… 😉
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Missed your mark buddy and slid on past 😀
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I don’t know how you think of all these poll questions. You must have a lot of questions on your BBBRRRAAAIIINNN.
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Sadly Lily, I just have waaaay too much time on my hands…
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I think that these polls will be interesting
and as I will be in wickedly good company
the ghoulishness is bound to flow, or is that
blood? Anyway I will be checking in more
often and adding my wickedness here and
there, actually the fun aspect is already on
the move… Okay time to grab a virgins…
wait for it… Time to grab a virgins neck and
sink my sharpened fangs into the nectar 🙂
Thank you for adding me to your babbling
side bar, and if anyone wishes to call in, it
is just a matter of rapping on the gates and
hoping that those bloody Zombies are asleep
or there is no telling what will happen 🙂 lol
Have a dark and exciting weekend El Guapo 🙂
Androgoth
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Welcome, and well come.
Iwoild say there are towels in the sideboard, but I’m pretty sure not a drop will be spilled!
Have a great weekend, Androgoth!
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Hilarious! Happy Friday!
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Thanks whitelady! Have a great weekend!
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You make me laugh. Thanks! I needed that today. 🙂
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My pleasure, Mel. I hope your weekend is fun filled!
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I truly feel for people who can’t eat bread. What did these poor souls do to deserve that fate?
And you’re right about the Girl in the Cat Frame Glasses — that was an extraordinary, heartrending post.
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It really was a good post, Madame Weebles. And go her for having the courage to put out out there.
A far as people that sadly can’t enjoy bread…more for the rest of us?
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I like the way you think, Guap.
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Thanks for letting me comment on this most auspicious post…of course it’s Friday night and I’ve had wine. All is good in Florida so far and I have managed to avoid any further face plants on cement curbs…yeah. I’m black and blue with a chin that is swollen and looking devishly large…ugh. Other than that I have much to post about. Nice one Guap! Sadly, only a bit more than a week until I’m back to reality. Let’s hope I manage to avoid the impending hurricane and I will be back in blogging form in no time. Stay well!
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WOOHOO! Sounds like you’re having a blast, Kayjai! And then some…
Have a great rest of your trip, and can’t wait to hear about it when you get back!
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A few blasts from the past I remember that song Hats off to TGGITU ( not sure if I got that right, but you will probably know what I mean.)
I enjoyed the videos I may have some flash backs today on the last video. :+) Is the sequeel going to be death by fork? I will stay tuned. As far bread If bread is wrong than I don’t want to be right. Hope you guys have a great weekend.
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I wonder what the second best thing to sliced bread is. the war on Robins was a great one. Getting them where they nest is a great plan.
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Careful, John.
Those Robins have connections up in your part of Canadia too.
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Hmmm, should invest in a falcon.
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That last vid is great! I was laughing out loud in the beginning! Thanks for sharing. Loved the Canada poll responses too, woop!
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We are a special kind of bent to enjoy that video, Laura.
The best kind, I’d say.
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I can’t think of anything that’s NOT better than sliced bread. Sliced bread does not excite me.
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then I’m inclined to say your using it wrong, wim2s.
hehehe
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Hey there…. guess who!?!?! It’s me! The flame…. back for round two….
Just wanted you to know I’m still around. And blogging. And can’t wait to keep you as entertained with my burnings as you do with your babblings. 🙂
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WOOHOO!!!
Hey everyone, Flame is back!
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Look, I got caught up! I got caught up (with you anyway!) Glad to be back so I can read all your posts I missed while I was away!
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Wow, thanks for wading through all that, benze!
And it’s great to see you again!
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Thanks Guap – I missed you all!
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