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Entries Tagged as 'Pet Peeve'

An Obama Morning

November 28th, 2008 · 6 Comments

Obama easy-to-read alarm clock went off at 6AM sharp.

The day was already looking promising. I touched Obama bobble-head

and was off for a quick rinse with Obama 3-in-1 soap.

My Obama underwear, Obama t-shirt and Obama shoes were prepared since last night.

I looked at my Obama jeans, they were women’s and capris. “This is a change I [...]

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If Pitch and Dos Mundos Had a Baby…

November 21st, 2008 · 7 Comments

So TKC is pouting about not being included in my list of bloggers who I’d like to see in the Star. Since the Star is yet to consult with me on their editorial and personnel decisions I imagine my blog is not at the top of their list of outlets with any influence. I [...]

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Mugshot Dating Game

November 20th, 2008 · 6 Comments

Hit It!
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Bachelorette #1 is lovely Jessica McNeil of Medford who was recently arrested in the robbery of the Bank of Smithtown branch in Centereach on Sept. 23 and the attempted robbery of the Roslyn Savings Bank branch in Centereach on Sept. 25. She was charged with one count of [...]

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Parasite Coworkers

November 19th, 2008 · 7 Comments

Some time ago Scott Adams published the following text on his blog. I have been a fan and a regular reader for some time but this one really struck a nerve. I could write a book on the subject. For some reason this post disappeared or was lost during the move but I was able [...]

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Fun Stuff? Not So Much…

November 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment

When nothing else comes to mind I can always pick on other websites. This one comes from IMDB’s page about the movie Katyn.

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Truth in Advertising

November 18th, 2008 · 3 Comments

More on the topic of TV commercials. The ad on this page titled “2009 Asgrow Consistency TV Spot” ends with the following jingle “Count on Asgrow through the years” (say it out loud a few times), I saw it on TV this morning. Very inspiring.

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Who Are The Ad Wizards Who Came Up With This One?

November 17th, 2008 · 4 Comments

The ad wizards who thought it was a great idea to put small print on a highway billboard came up with another gem.

Here are my suggestions for the future billboards:

My car kicked your car’s rear end;
My car’s big black tailpipe is longer than your car’s tailpipe;
My car took away your car’s gas money;
My car swallowed [...]

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Ancient Jewish Secret Revealed

November 13th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Did you ever want to know what are the Jews doing behind closed doors, while you are Christmas shopping and decorating? Apparently the secret was revealed in a recent Pier 1 Imports catalog.

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On Income Redistribution II

November 13th, 2008 · 5 Comments

When people like me talk about our dislike of the concept of the income redistribution many arguments are given on why it’s good for everyone: social justice, fairness, breaking the class barrier, etc. In addition, one of the  intellectuals, world travelers and other lawyers who often comment on Emaw’s blog recently noted “Guess what people, [...]

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Who Are The Ad Wizards Who Came Up With This One?!

November 12th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Continuing  with the idiocy in advertisement theme this blog is bringing you another trend:
♥Uncertain Directives♥

I didn’t dare to click on this banner found on some major newspaper website, I am not gambling with the Code of Business Conduct, but could someone point out to me who should “place the pink patch on HER hip” and [...]

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