Third in the Polls

Now THAT'S the kind of politicking I like to see! Just stop with the locals and throw one back. I'm eagerly awaiting the pictures of Prez Obama swallowing gulps of Guinness in Ireland, whiskey in Kentucky, and maybe some vino in Napa. It's gonna happen, I know. He's not like his mother fucking predecessor.
CAPTION: Running third in polls in the race for prime minister, Israeli Defense Minister and Labor Party leader Ehud Barak stops for a cold one at a pedestrian mall in Rishon Lezion, Israel.

Free Grand Slam

Denny's gave out free Grand Slam breakfasts today, causing pandemonium at many restaurants. Come on, you fucking cheap bastards! The meal is like $6 for fuck sake! Stay home, make your own. Or better still, eat some fucking fruit! Would it kill you to try some bran cereal with skim milk?

If you squint real hard, you can see these 2 fat kids heading over from McDonald's for some more fat, cholesterol, childhood obesity and imminent death before the age of 25.

Fucking fat Americans! Bring on the Type 2 diabetes! The pharmaceutical companies and morticians need you! Stimulate that fucking fat-assed economy!

Lunch today

Thompson Twins - "Love On Your Side"

I’ll try to not over-state this, but this is the most transporting song EVER! It’s a visceral reaction even. I listen to this song and – SHAZAM - I’m back in high school. The 80s were mainly crap but this song (and the Twins) is brilliant!

This performance from Top of the Pops – I can’t resist it. Tom Bailey’s hair might be secondary to Mike Score’s hair (Flock of Seagulls), but it’s equally as impressive. Watch his delicious synth work at about 1:08 in the video – defines the term “totally 80s”.

Alannah is too ridiculous to not be seen as divine. Her inability to dance is terrific. And her…shall I call it, “drum solo” is sublime (in a perverse kind of way). It’s about 2:00 minutes in.

Let’s not forget the swagger from little Joe Leeway. Every white middle class kid wanted to be him – even if he was black!

“Hold Me Now”, “Doctor, Doctor”, “Lay Your Hands On Me”… all prom songs.

Going to my Happy Place now...

Dirrrrrty Asian Babies are Fun!

Inauguration 2009

Just some random thoughts on the topic.

Michelle's coat was fantastic! Regal, elegant, yet functional. And the gloves matched!

The girls, Malia and Sasha looked nifty too. I especially like the orange:

I know she's a legend and needs to keep her head warm, but was that bow really necessary?

I always like seeing Bill and Al together. Makes misty for the good old days of the Gay 90s:

It must have been riveting to see the festivities live, but my guess is these two poor souls didn't have much fun. Unless there's liquor under those blankets:

Gavin and Arnold? Huh? Get the hell out of here:

Nice to see Teddy is well enough to attend. Good for you, ya old goat!

My favorite picture of them all, seeing the Bushes on their way OUT! Good riddance!

Old Crow Medicine Show "Wagon Wheel"

For the last week or so, this song has been playing on a continual loop in my brain.




Finally seeing the video makes me laugh - just some nice fellas and some odd, regular gals. Actually I just saw the guys on Austin City Limits and they were terrif. Their "Old Timey" music seems so damned fresh and new.

Let that "Wagon Wheel" ride!