Archive for the ‘Rants’ Category
-
Classic American Idol
American Idol did it again.
Towards the end of the broadcast, the traditional recap of performances was shown. The funny thing is that the recap of Jordin’s last performance wasn’t really a replay of her last performance.
Got that? American Idol must have pre-recorded the recaps or something.
It was obvious since Jordin was in tears at [...] -
Bon Jovi - A Hypocrite?
While watching American Idol last night, Jon Bon Jovi said something about Blake Lewis’ upcoming performance that really irked me. He said something to the effect that “people don’t want to hear a remade You Give Love A Bad Name.
Now, as a caveat - Blake Lewis is who I believe will win American Idol.
What caught [...] -
Why Education Is Vital
These are real notes written by parents in an Alabama school district. Spellings have been left intact.
My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take PE today. Please execute him.
Please exkuce lisa for being absent she was sick and i had her shot.
Dear school: please ecsc’s john being absent on jan. 28, 29, [...] -
Social Security
I’m not a huge fan of forwards, but I received this one today and is quite interesting.
Perhaps we are asking the wrong questions during election years.Our Senators and Congresswomen do not pay into Social Security and, of course, they do not collect from it.
You see, Social Security benefits were not suitable for persons of their [...] -
Today’s Entry in the “DUH” Department
Parents are suing Starbucks because served hot chocolate spilled onto their child daughter was too hot. No shit? Hot chocolate? Served hot? What is this world coming to? Next we’re going to see someone sue McDonald’s for coffee being served hot.
Oh, wait. That already happened. And the stupid lady won the [...] -
Seriously?
Having done customer service work before, I can understand the monotony of the job as well as the need for “canned replies” in helpdesk/email applications.
This one takes the cake though. Mind you that I have not altered this response in any way. My question simply asked when additional HD channels would be added by my [...]