Thursday, September 30, 2010

Happy 50th Fred Flintstone

A "spinoff" of the Honeymooners the Flintstones were a groundbreaking cartoon. Originally airing on primetime it was so well done that it was enjoyed by children and adults.

The Munsters Remake

I always love a remake, or the idea of a remake..Now NBC has me excited with talk of asking for a pilot with a possibility of a full on series..Word is the Munsters remake will be a cross between Modern Family and True Blood.. Good luck, this is going to be tough. The original was clever nowadays TV shows are crude and offensive.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Emergency Bra at Ig Nobel show, London

The manufacturer of the EBBRA states the product can act as a gas mask during emergencies or terrorist attacks..Check out their website, ebbra.com, for further information.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Gay Marriage

I'm not so sure where I stand on Gay Marriage, but this picture doesn't help the cause!!.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Steven Tyler-American Idol Lean On Me


American Idol just made the offical announcement that Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez are the new judges. Steven Tyler is a musical Icon. Hits range from the 1970'S Dream On, Walk This Way, Sweet Emotion, the 1980's Angel, Rag Doll, Love in the Elevator, What it Takes, the 1990's Living on the Edge, Cryin', and the 2000's Pink, Love is Hard On the Knees and I Don't Want to Miss a Thing. As far as J-LO goes I don't think anybody has been such a success with a consecutive list of mediocrity ranging from movies like The Money Train,Seilina and Jersey Girl to music with Jenny from the Block to a non existent cosmetic line..

The Paris Hilton And Sir Paul McCartney Connection


Q:What do Paris Hilton and Paul McCartney have in common?
Hint, it's not success in music careers.
A: On September 21, 2010 Paris Hilton was denied entry into Japan due to a previous drug arrest. In 1975 Paul McCartney was denied entry into Japan due to a previous drug arrest.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

George Steinbrenner was not a great owner!

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No disrespect for the recently departed, BUT George Steinbrenner was not the  great owner. After purchasing the team in 1973 he spent lots of money on the newly established Free Agency market and won or as some might say bought championships. In the 1980's the NY Yankees were not a threat in the American League East. George Steinbrenner often grew impatient and showed his lack of knowledge for baseball by giving up promising prospects for the Jesse Barfields and Ken Phelps's of the world. He insisted on being the BIG NAME and often fought with his managers and star players.
Any "intelligent" Yankee fan knows that July 30, 1990, the day George Steinbrenner was suspended from day to day baseball operations, was a turning point in franchise history.
This led to Gene Michaels and Buck Showalter teaming up to build a minor league system that developed and refused to trade the talents of Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada and Bernie Williams.
When George Steinbrenner was reinstated in 1993 Gene Michaels was able to keep this talented core of players from being traded for the quick fixes of yesteryear. And after a strike shortened season, where the Yankees were on pace to make the Post Season for the first time since 1981, they reached that goal in 1995.
A Dynasty was born.. Too much credit and thanks were given to Mr. Steinbrenner though..Not enough given to Gene Michaels and Buck Showalter, the true architects of the  latest Yankee Dynasty.

Monday, September 13, 2010

The Original Human PAC-MAN Performance by Guillaume Reymond

Not sure how to respond to this....

Lady Gaga - WWE Entertainment


Is it me or does it take away from a performance when what is perceived as real/authentic turns out to be anything but?
As a kid deep down I knew professional wrestling was fake but when WWE owner Vince McMahon made that announcement wrestling was never the same to me. This leads to mega-star Lady GaGa, and if anyone is on the bubble on whether or not she lip syncs during live performances this video will certainly burst that bubble. "Highlights" include "c'mon" at 1 minute 27 seconds the squatting dance routine at 1 minute 48 seconds through the 2 minute mark (as well as any time she does the squatting dance routine), and the 2 minute 16 second mark where she clearly gives up her live charade. I'm sure her fans (the Little Monsters as she lovingly refers to them as) will defend her by saying due to all the dancing she has to lip sync. They will also most likely throw the likes of Madonna, Britney Spears etc under the bus. Having been to hundreds of shows I am quite aware that performers often get help from background musicians, but this is a bit much..In the day and age of pro-tools does she even give an authentic studio performance?

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Has there been a bad Bowling movie?

Bowling has had some excellent movies based around it. From King Pin, the Big Lebowski and even Bowling for Columbine..The big 3 American sports, Baseball, Football and basketball have had several duds, but not the almighty bowling!!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Antoine Dodson-A Star is Born!

Nothing funny about a break in but is this "guy" Antoine Dodson for real?

Friday, September 3, 2010

Dixie Chicks - Goodbye Earl

Tropical Storm Earl blew through Eastern Long Island by 1000PM as expected..Beaches took a beating, minimul electric outages reported and all else appears to be normal in the area.

Dave Mustaine: Mustaine Book Review

Just finished Dave Mustaines' autobiography. Full of great rock n roll cliche stories, but lots of behind the scenes info as well. He talks of line up changes, Metallica,rehab,religion,relationships etc. One of my favorite stories was how he hired a guitar player from a local punk band and after weeks of partying discovered, in the studio, that the guitarist couldn't play!! The guy suggested having his guitar teacher, Chris Young, show him the parts. Chris Young ended up coming in and was eventually hired by Dave Mustaine to join Megadeth and record So Far, So Good, So What..

Jewel Emmy Awards - The Boot

Jewel, a true talent..Does she get enough credit? She may have been the highlight of the 2010 Emmy Awards.

Hurricane Earl hits Long Island New York

Rich Hoffman of Long Island Channel 12 News reported the highly anticipated Hurricane Earl's effects would hit Long Island by early afternoon..Well at 0850 AM many joggers, bikers and motorists in the area were caught off guard by dark sky's and slight rain..

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Madden 2011?

Now I'm anxious for the 2009/2010 NFL Season to start. This video get's funnier as it goes along..