Music Rant #1

Music ADD. Some people are so intent on listening to the latest radio hit that they are quick to toss aside the old without second thought. I blame the source of this condition on the music industry. Buying into this ideal is exactly what they want because it is a sure fix for getting rich quick. They push out one hit after the other, endorsing and playing the crap out of it before releasing the next new single that is almost assuredly written by anyone but the artist (essentially milking a song for all it's worth then leaving it on the side of the road to die). These songs - as catchy as they may be sometimes - cease to exist because they have no substance and get old very fast. This vicious cycle is essentially breeding a younger generation of music ADD kids and rescinding the integrity of pop as we once knew it back in the 60's, 70's, and even 80's - when a radio hit actually stood for something.

Definition

Since the question was brought up the other day...

Jejune cogitation: A carefully considered thought or reflection without significance.

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at what point in the year is an acceptable time to start listening to christmas music during every waking moment-
a) if you're a girl?
b) if you're a boy?
c) if you're a single girl with lots of kitty cats?

Coming Soon!

Music rants.

Labyrinth

I could use a goblin dance party in my bedroom right about now... Ludo! I need you!

[and now I wait]

Dang! It didn't work.

Cheese Burger

The thought reminds me of a time when I observed an Indian Hindu dude bring his burger up to the front counter. He explains to the cashier that he ordered a cheese burger and wonders why it has a beef patty on it and she just doesn't get it. He grows annoyed... She grows annoyed... End result. The guy get's a plain bun with just a slice of cheese on it.

Animal Abuse Commercials

They always use slow panning and zooming techniques on puppies and kittens. No one wants to see a grown up dog or cat, because they just wouldn't appear as sad and helpless. I suppose this is how they get their donations.

Similarities

As I sat down and watched the acclaimed 2009 Norwegian horror film Skjult (aka Hidden) the other day, I couldn't help thinking to myself that the waterfall and cliff looked familiar. But where had I seen it before? That's when it hit me. First Blood. I'm pretty sure it's the exact same cliff Rambo jumped from - or fell off of... Been awhile since I've seen it. A confirmation of this fact would be much appreciated.

The Truth Is

Friends that lie to you are no friends at all.

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That Progressive commercial is the funniest yet! But it still doesn't answer the question, "How much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?"

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I would have got away with it if it wasn't for you meddling kids! Scooby Dooby Doo, Where Are You?

What's Wrong With People?

The other day I clicked on this internet IQ test thing and took it. I felt that it was pretty easy, but never got my results back because I refused to give out my cell phone number. I couldn't quite put my finger on one thing however. The average IQ is 100. As I was looking down the list of people who had taken the test, I was seeing IQ's that ranged mostly from 50-80. In fact, the highest on the day was 103. That's when the thought occurred to me! The only reason I wasn't seeing higher scores was because the people with the higher IQ's aren't stupid enough to give out their number to someone they don't know.

Fruit Stripe Gum

Would it kill them to market a formula that retains the flavor a bit longer?

95!!!

That's five less than a hundred. Like the raging wildfire in the hills behind our house, my collection of hit music from the 80's continues to grow. What on earth could one person want with so many 80's songs? Answered simply... Why is the sky blue? Why do zebras have black stripes (or white stripes for that matter)? Why is the square root of four times an imaginary number 1.41421356 + 1.41421356i?

10 Things I Hate About Matt

1. He revoked my admin privileges on this blog
2. He has no responsibility
3. He can sit around all day blogging due to reason #2
4. He can sing higher than most adult males
5. His glasses are meant to look stupid, but actually rock
6. He doesn't match his clothes, and nobody notices
7. He uses words I don't understand
8. He knows more 80's songs than me, and that was my era
9. He makes fun of himself making it less fun to make fun of him
10. He can eat anything he wants and as much of it as he wants, and won't gain an ounce

Retro Junk

A California Raisin with cool orange shades -- and who looks like he is flipping people off -- belongs in a car.

Eulogy

Or did you think I was too dumb to know what a yagoogaly was? As for that beetle that was on the verge of drowning that I tried to save, but instead watched helplessly wash down the storm drain... Surely you were a good bug and I'm sorry. May you rest in peace.

I Would Not Wish Such A Fate Upon Anyone

"Your hesitancy has cost you dearly. The Wizard, sensing your apprehension, unleashes a fatal bolt from the ice scepter. With luck, you will thaw in several million years."

the applicability of statistics in decision-making would make a nice school house rock.

my least favorite statistic is when they (the vague mass of media/population) say that you should wear your seatbelt even on short trips, because you're blah blah times more likely to be in an accident within blah blah miles of your own home.
no doi.
every time you go ANYWHERE, you leave your own home and return to it, so statistically, if you're driving at ALL, you're adding to the likelihood of driving near your home.
isn't that right?
or did i really actually deserve that D in statistics?

Expansion

Today somebody's ipod saw a new song added to their ever expanding 80's Playlist: The Smith's "There is a Light That Never Goes Out." What would the world be without Morrisey?

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

Films can be just as -- if not more -- enjoyable when you go to see them by yourself...

Funky Fresh

A word of caution. Be careful when reaching into your bathroom bag for that toothbrush. You just might slice your finger open on a razor, and that doesn't feel very good.

A Carefree Winter Day

Consists of a bag of Wintergreen Lifesavers and a 44 oz Hawaiian Punch with a touch of Country Time Lemonade and Sierra Mist.

The Time Has Arrived!

I know I have kept you all on the edge of your seats waiting for my first comment, so here it is...

Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made from real lemons?

I know it was more of a question than a comment, but that's all I got...

Liberation

Is learning to accept things as they are.