Little Jerry and the Monotones
So I just discovered I can put up links for video here on my blog. How cool is that?
Maybe not very cool. Anyway, this means that when I have nothing to say, I can share a cool video instead. Today, it is one of my favorite vintage Sesame Street songs, the "Telephone Rock" by Little Jerry and the Monotones. Pay close attention to the bad puns at the end of the song.
Just hit the play button or click on the actual video to view it on the YouTube.com page.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
I've got to put together a biographical statement for the web page at work. Here is what I have so far...
To call Mark a genius would be the grossest of understatements. How mere mortals manage to survive in his glory continues to beguile the scientific community. Mark began his scholarly exploits in the early 1980’s with his decisive biography of the late Dr. Samuel Gall, the inventor of the gall bladder. Not one to rest on his laurels, he is now completing the monumental task of translating, into Latin, the entire screenplay of The Empire Strikes Back. Advance reviews are quickly demonstrating that his translation will take its place in history as the standard in translations of that work.
Mark has numerous degrees in Medical Transcription, Accounting, TV/VCR Repair and High School Diploma. He is active in University campus life, currently acting as chapter president of fraternity Iota Eta Pi. He is graduating from the school of Astrophysiology and Materials Displacements (with an emphasis in car keys) this fall, summa cum fraude.
And a few apologies to Tom Lehrer for stealing some jokes.
To call Mark a genius would be the grossest of understatements. How mere mortals manage to survive in his glory continues to beguile the scientific community. Mark began his scholarly exploits in the early 1980’s with his decisive biography of the late Dr. Samuel Gall, the inventor of the gall bladder. Not one to rest on his laurels, he is now completing the monumental task of translating, into Latin, the entire screenplay of The Empire Strikes Back. Advance reviews are quickly demonstrating that his translation will take its place in history as the standard in translations of that work.
Mark has numerous degrees in Medical Transcription, Accounting, TV/VCR Repair and High School Diploma. He is active in University campus life, currently acting as chapter president of fraternity Iota Eta Pi. He is graduating from the school of Astrophysiology and Materials Displacements (with an emphasis in car keys) this fall, summa cum fraude.
And a few apologies to Tom Lehrer for stealing some jokes.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
The Name Game
Web site Brunching Shuttlecocks is a vast collection of funny insights and general time-wasters. Among my favorites there (aside from the Mr. T Name Generator) are their occasional quizzes. You would have to determine whether a name is a:
Perfume scent or Marvel Comics Super Villain?
Christian Metal Band or Star Trek episode?
Elvis movie or Cocktail?
Beanie Baby or GI Joe?
In the grand tradition of Brunching Shuttlecock's famous quizzes, I've decided to put together one of my own. See if you can determine whether the name below is a delicious flavor of Gatorade or the delightful scent of Speed Stick deodorant.
Rain Berry
Icy Surge
Fresh Rush
Riptide Rush
Magno Electrico
Clean Blast
Cool Fusion
Cool Blue
Fierce Melon
Aqua Sport
Glacier Freeze
Ocean Surf
Good Luck! I've got the answers here if ya need to cheat!
Web site Brunching Shuttlecocks is a vast collection of funny insights and general time-wasters. Among my favorites there (aside from the Mr. T Name Generator) are their occasional quizzes. You would have to determine whether a name is a:
Perfume scent or Marvel Comics Super Villain?
Christian Metal Band or Star Trek episode?
Elvis movie or Cocktail?
Beanie Baby or GI Joe?
In the grand tradition of Brunching Shuttlecock's famous quizzes, I've decided to put together one of my own. See if you can determine whether the name below is a delicious flavor of Gatorade or the delightful scent of Speed Stick deodorant.
Rain Berry
Icy Surge
Fresh Rush
Riptide Rush
Magno Electrico
Clean Blast
Cool Fusion
Cool Blue
Fierce Melon
Aqua Sport
Glacier Freeze
Ocean Surf
Good Luck! I've got the answers here if ya need to cheat!
Monday, June 19, 2006
I get an F-Minus at work.
So its 3:30. On a Monday. And I'm running on 3 1/2 hours of sleep. Needless to say, I'm done working for the day.
On the plus side, I'm member #334 of the F-Minus fan club, which is my favorite comic strip ever. That will totally pay off when they make F-Minus the movie and the initial fan club members will get free swag! F-Minus is like the old Far Side strips, only really funny. Maybe I'll e-mail Tony and see if he will let me post a strip for your enjoyment. This was a good one.
So its 3:30. On a Monday. And I'm running on 3 1/2 hours of sleep. Needless to say, I'm done working for the day.
On the plus side, I'm member #334 of the F-Minus fan club, which is my favorite comic strip ever. That will totally pay off when they make F-Minus the movie and the initial fan club members will get free swag! F-Minus is like the old Far Side strips, only really funny. Maybe I'll e-mail Tony and see if he will let me post a strip for your enjoyment. This was a good one.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
A Visionary Man
Ever since my best friend got herself Lasik surgery on her peepers, I've thinking about going under the laser myself. Then I had an interesting discussion with a bunch of my friends about glasses and appearances. We came to the conclusion that glasses aren't merely a device to aid a physical impairment, but they are also a fashion accessory. Curiously, other devices like hearing-aids and wheel chairs are not. Anyway, we realized that wearers of glasses are able to maintain an air of intelligence that might not be apparent without them. Not that I have as a main goal of having everyone thinking that I am really smart. I think it is the opposite. The glasses can act as a catalyst for conversation about intelligent "college-type" discussions. And at least my case, they give me a little confidence. And something to hide behind if I am a little shy that day. I think I just look better with them on. On the flip side of this, I've been wearing glasses for so long; I'm not used to me without them. I think I look a little weird.
So I ordered a set of frames last night (the old glasses are coming back, baby!) and maybe I'll think about the surgery in another year or so. In the mean time, I'll have a few sets of frames to wear. My usual ones and I'll break out the retro ones for special occasions.
Ever since my best friend got herself Lasik surgery on her peepers, I've thinking about going under the laser myself. Then I had an interesting discussion with a bunch of my friends about glasses and appearances. We came to the conclusion that glasses aren't merely a device to aid a physical impairment, but they are also a fashion accessory. Curiously, other devices like hearing-aids and wheel chairs are not. Anyway, we realized that wearers of glasses are able to maintain an air of intelligence that might not be apparent without them. Not that I have as a main goal of having everyone thinking that I am really smart. I think it is the opposite. The glasses can act as a catalyst for conversation about intelligent "college-type" discussions. And at least my case, they give me a little confidence. And something to hide behind if I am a little shy that day. I think I just look better with them on. On the flip side of this, I've been wearing glasses for so long; I'm not used to me without them. I think I look a little weird.
So I ordered a set of frames last night (the old glasses are coming back, baby!) and maybe I'll think about the surgery in another year or so. In the mean time, I'll have a few sets of frames to wear. My usual ones and I'll break out the retro ones for special occasions.
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