So, tonight, Eric Clapton is playing a concert at the Fargodome. Today is also his birthday. He turns 62.
Now, I know that's not any kind of particular milestone, but still... He's a guitar god, a world-renowned rock star. You would think that he'd rather be doing a thousand other things that play a concert in podunk Fargo on his birthday.
It might explain why tickets were $75 each though. Maybe. Doubtful.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
I was wrong
I thought I recognized the chick in the new RGX Body Spray ads.
Nope. Thanks for playing.
I hope I get some lovely parting gifts backstage. Like some RGX Body Spray. Or that chick. Either is fine, but I'd take both.
Nope. Thanks for playing.
I hope I get some lovely parting gifts backstage. Like some RGX Body Spray. Or that chick. Either is fine, but I'd take both.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Student of the Game
As previously mentioned, I've been watching some WWE lately. And with Wrestlemania 23 just around the corner, I've been wondering, "If I was out there, how would I do it?" Well...
My persona would be a geek-like "Student of the Game". The first few weeks I appeared at the live events, I'd have a variety of tech gadgets (laptop, video camera, etc.) or just a simple notepad and pencil to capture and record data on various matches. Then break down each and every move and match. Gather up a big stack of stats. I'd also ask other wrestlers for advice. Listen to them, learn from them. Know every competitor inside and out. Before performing in my first few matches, I'd share my knowledge with a few guys, each time directly leading them to victory.
I think I'd be a babyface (good guy). Very polite and respectful. Gracious for being given the opportunity to work for the WWE. Depicted by some as a "nerd" for my approach, I might need a bodyguard. Some muscle to protect a guy of my relatively smaller stature. Maybe John Cena (for my similar "hustle and respect" demeanor) or Triple H (aka "The Game", under his tutelage I literally WOULD BE my persona). But I think I would want the only man that would be crazy enough to follow me into pro wrestling.
John Breneman.
With JB, we fight all the way up the ladder to become Tag Team Champs. And we'd hold those belts for a very long time. Say about a year. Then, and I know it would be coming, I just don't know when.... BAM!! He assaults me after a match and turns heel (bad guy). From there, we constantly battle each other. My scientific approach versus his power game. Brains v. brawn. And in an epic, mammoth, historical Wrestlemania main event, I win the WWE Championship.
Totally awesome.
Sigh. If only he was still in Fargo, we could play this out on his XBox 360.
My persona would be a geek-like "Student of the Game". The first few weeks I appeared at the live events, I'd have a variety of tech gadgets (laptop, video camera, etc.) or just a simple notepad and pencil to capture and record data on various matches. Then break down each and every move and match. Gather up a big stack of stats. I'd also ask other wrestlers for advice. Listen to them, learn from them. Know every competitor inside and out. Before performing in my first few matches, I'd share my knowledge with a few guys, each time directly leading them to victory.
I think I'd be a babyface (good guy). Very polite and respectful. Gracious for being given the opportunity to work for the WWE. Depicted by some as a "nerd" for my approach, I might need a bodyguard. Some muscle to protect a guy of my relatively smaller stature. Maybe John Cena (for my similar "hustle and respect" demeanor) or Triple H (aka "The Game", under his tutelage I literally WOULD BE my persona). But I think I would want the only man that would be crazy enough to follow me into pro wrestling.
John Breneman.
With JB, we fight all the way up the ladder to become Tag Team Champs. And we'd hold those belts for a very long time. Say about a year. Then, and I know it would be coming, I just don't know when.... BAM!! He assaults me after a match and turns heel (bad guy). From there, we constantly battle each other. My scientific approach versus his power game. Brains v. brawn. And in an epic, mammoth, historical Wrestlemania main event, I win the WWE Championship.
Totally awesome.
Sigh. If only he was still in Fargo, we could play this out on his XBox 360.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
No... more... pie...
My body always makes me pay for it, but I love having tacos for dinner. They are so awesome when I make them myself, but they make my gut feel bloated and put the lower sections of my digestion track into overtime. They burn my tongue and make me sweat, but week after week, I still belly up and devour them like they're the best thing in the world. And they are.
They'd be even better if I could find someone else to make them for me. :)
They'd be even better if I could find someone else to make them for me. :)
Friday, March 16, 2007
Old Man
There are two things that make me feel old:
1. The members of my favorite bands are approaching or have past the 40-year old mark. How can I feel young rocking out to my favorite bands when they're closer to 50 than 30?
2. 20-year old pro athletes making an assload of money. That's been making me feel old for three years now. Joe Mauer, I love everything you're doing for the Minnesota Twins, but dammit kid!
1. The members of my favorite bands are approaching or have past the 40-year old mark. How can I feel young rocking out to my favorite bands when they're closer to 50 than 30?
2. 20-year old pro athletes making an assload of money. That's been making me feel old for three years now. Joe Mauer, I love everything you're doing for the Minnesota Twins, but dammit kid!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Grab a mop...
ImTOO DVD Ripper Platinum v4.0 for Windows.
Rip DVD's to various video formats, INCLUDING those playable on an Apple iPod Video. If I so wanted to, I'd convert all my favorite music videos on DVD (Weezer, Creed, RHCP, Offspring, blink-182, BNL) and put them on my Video iPod. Well, I'd buy a Video iPod, then rip.
The only catch? I don't think it's an American company. No phone numbers for support, bad English grammar, WHOIS search says the domain belongs to TUCOWS.
However, good coding skills knows no language boundaries. If you can create a quality product, then I should reward you with my American dollars.
Rip DVD's to various video formats, INCLUDING those playable on an Apple iPod Video. If I so wanted to, I'd convert all my favorite music videos on DVD (Weezer, Creed, RHCP, Offspring, blink-182, BNL) and put them on my Video iPod. Well, I'd buy a Video iPod, then rip.
The only catch? I don't think it's an American company. No phone numbers for support, bad English grammar, WHOIS search says the domain belongs to TUCOWS.
However, good coding skills knows no language boundaries. If you can create a quality product, then I should reward you with my American dollars.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Where are the simple pleasures?
Gum used to be fun.
The main purpose of gum these days seems to be fresh breath. Minty flavors. Thin strips.
Where's the Bubblicious? Hubba Bubba? Bubble Yum? When I chew gum, I want to blow bubbles. I want flavors like grape, orange, green apple. I don't want to have to stop by Scheels every time I want a delicious, enjoyable piece of gum.
They just don't make things like they used to.
The main purpose of gum these days seems to be fresh breath. Minty flavors. Thin strips.
Where's the Bubblicious? Hubba Bubba? Bubble Yum? When I chew gum, I want to blow bubbles. I want flavors like grape, orange, green apple. I don't want to have to stop by Scheels every time I want a delicious, enjoyable piece of gum.
They just don't make things like they used to.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Friday, March 9, 2007
Laugh your ass off
My all-time top 5 comedy specials:
- George Lopez, "Why You Crying?"
- Dave Chappelle, "Killin' Them Softly"
- Jim Gaffigan, "Beyond the Pale"
- Jeff Dunham, "Arguing With Myself"
- Robin Williams, "Live on Broadway"
I highly recommend all of them. I do still have to buy the first two on DVD though.
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