Today's Tids Issue 2,915
Opening Stuff:
Its the last weekend of official summer.
So enjoy the time down; get a little silly.
Have a few beers, hot dogs with chile
And try to forget the market's a bummer!
The McProtest currently going on for higher wages is typical of the new America without a value added economy -- pay me because I want it, regardless if can be supported by economics 101. I guess it comes from the success unions have found getting increases in the public sector where there is no economic reality.
In order to keep this morning mess lively and current, I often look into the more popular cultural rages. You never have to look far to find the latest teen idol singer or group, with one of the hot one's today being the five boy group One Direction. To me, they don't seem much different than any other assemblage of cute boy singers designed to titillate the passions of teen girls. The screams were definite belying the quality of the singing, nor the song itself. I think they hire screamers. So I'm thinking that I'll get a couple of classrooms of 11-14 year old girls an pay them to scream while I read segments of the Tids. I'll upload it to YouTube and make millions from interviews on Anderson, Katie and Ellen. The good thing about this is that the typos don't show when you are reading.
The Question:
Here's a bunch of movie questions to tax your celluloid memories. Which actor was the first choice to play the role of Benjamin Braddock in The Graduate? Which husband and wife team starred in Long Hot Summer? Which actreess played the 24 year old woman at the center of the 16 year old boy's desires in Summer of 42? What ws the name of the movie where Marilyn Monroe tempted faithful family man and neighbor Tom Ewell while his family was away fro the summer? What movie featuring an amazing beauty and a lascivious man on vacation established a new rating system for women? Who were the three actresses who kept Matt Dillon hopping form bed to bed in Wild Things? What movie is generally considered the all-time "Steamiest" summer movie?
The Headlines:
--UK Parliament Rejects Cameron's Plea To Join US In Syria.
--France Says It Won't Back Down From Syria Strike After Britain "No" Vote.
--Consumer Spending Mostly Stagnant In July.
--Good Economic Numbers Improve Outlook For Stocks; New Unemployment Bennies Applicants Fall By 6K.
--NFL To Pay $750 Mil To Settle Concussion Lawsuits.
--Stocks Inert On Last Day Of August, Summer Trading.
--Sports World Awaits News Of Tim Tebow's Future With Pats.
Correction: I have been informed by one of our more astute preservers of the political scene that President's Bush were both ask to speak but declined due to health situations. George Jr, sent a written congratulation. Much too often these days ideological zeal turns half truths into dogma.
Ooooooh! Don't mess with the NCAA because they can be really, really tough. Yesterday it was revealed that Cover Boy Johnny Manziel received a suspension for two whole quarters of the first game for making money signing autographs. With teen girls screaming uncontrollably in the background as he struts in Aggieland, I guess the solons at the temple of college sports didn't want the screamers attacking their headquarters.
I like it when the stock market is judged mainly by real economic numbers instead of whims of traders. Of course, when the market tanks it's a lot like saying, "I was right," after a car running red light broadsides you at an intersection. These days you have to look both ways and beyond the real signals.
How do I get a portion of the NFL concussion money? What better proof of mindlessness can I offer than the inanity of the Tids?
Irony Department:
Paula Dean returned to TV in an episode of Master Chef (Taped before her mess) Wednesday, the day the country celebrated MLK's triumphant speech. Personally, I think King would have been more forgiving than some of the race-baiters of today.
Did you hear that somebody is trying to introduce a strawberry flavored beer? What ever happened to hops and malt? This is just one more example of an un-contented populace being easy prey for promoters.
Oh yeah, and a lawyer in Boston is preparing a class action lawsuit against FaceBook, claiming it is an addiction harmful to the unsuspecting users trapped within its pages, giving away their privacy for friendship of people they will never know. It's going to be tougher and tougher to keep up with the world during the next ten to twenty years I may be around. As one guy said to me yesterday, "I'm glad I'm old."
Reading Through the Lines Movie Reviews:
--Note: I reviewed Closed Circuit Yesterday,. Worth the time.
--Getaway looks like an over the top chase movie where a race car driver commandeers a custom Shelby Cobra Mustang and sets out on a race against time to save his kidnapped wife. It stars, Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez and Jon Voight. I won't be going.
--I also proably will not see Afternoon Delight where a house wife who has everything material but little in excitement nor a good sexual relationship, decides to visit a strip club to spice up her life. There she meets a young woman and becomes obsessed with saving her from that seedy life,. She brings her home as a nanny and the humor begins. It stars Kathryn Hahn, Juno Temple, Josh Raynor and Jane Lynch.
How about that Kim Jong Um? Talk about a bad date! Last week he rounded up twelve actors and entertainers including his old girl friend (Who he had to cast aside after dad said Non No, not her) and before all of their friends had them executed! The twelve were accused of making sex tape starring each other and trying to sell it it. I guess Kim wanted a share of the profit.
The Answer:
It was decided Robert Redford looked like he may have been too experienced with girls! Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were a great duo. Jennifer O'Neil had Gary Grimes panting. Somehow Ewell wrestled successfully against the "Seven Year Itch". Of course "Ten" is the new standard for perfection. Theresa Russell, Naomi Campbell and Denise Richards kept Matt's head spinning. Can any redblooded man ever forget Kathleen Turner's debut in "Body Heat"?
I've got to get back into the novel, and I will start again this weekend, which if my mind resets and turns over should start a nice cycle of provocative reading for you all.
If beer tasters rated their brews the way the stock market rates stocks, it wouldn't be about taste at all.
Are graphic designers ruling the world?
So, this is it for another summer. Enjoy the weekend and have a bratwurst on me.
So enjoy the time down; get a little silly.
Have a few beers, hot dogs with chile
And try to forget the market's a bummer!
The McProtest currently going on for higher wages is typical of the new America without a value added economy -- pay me because I want it, regardless if can be supported by economics 101. I guess it comes from the success unions have found getting increases in the public sector where there is no economic reality.
In order to keep this morning mess lively and current, I often look into the more popular cultural rages. You never have to look far to find the latest teen idol singer or group, with one of the hot one's today being the five boy group One Direction. To me, they don't seem much different than any other assemblage of cute boy singers designed to titillate the passions of teen girls. The screams were definite belying the quality of the singing, nor the song itself. I think they hire screamers. So I'm thinking that I'll get a couple of classrooms of 11-14 year old girls an pay them to scream while I read segments of the Tids. I'll upload it to YouTube and make millions from interviews on Anderson, Katie and Ellen. The good thing about this is that the typos don't show when you are reading.
The Question:
Here's a bunch of movie questions to tax your celluloid memories. Which actor was the first choice to play the role of Benjamin Braddock in The Graduate? Which husband and wife team starred in Long Hot Summer? Which actreess played the 24 year old woman at the center of the 16 year old boy's desires in Summer of 42? What ws the name of the movie where Marilyn Monroe tempted faithful family man and neighbor Tom Ewell while his family was away fro the summer? What movie featuring an amazing beauty and a lascivious man on vacation established a new rating system for women? Who were the three actresses who kept Matt Dillon hopping form bed to bed in Wild Things? What movie is generally considered the all-time "Steamiest" summer movie?
The Headlines:
--UK Parliament Rejects Cameron's Plea To Join US In Syria.
--France Says It Won't Back Down From Syria Strike After Britain "No" Vote.
--Consumer Spending Mostly Stagnant In July.
--Good Economic Numbers Improve Outlook For Stocks; New Unemployment Bennies Applicants Fall By 6K.
--NFL To Pay $750 Mil To Settle Concussion Lawsuits.
--Stocks Inert On Last Day Of August, Summer Trading.
--Sports World Awaits News Of Tim Tebow's Future With Pats.
Correction: I have been informed by one of our more astute preservers of the political scene that President's Bush were both ask to speak but declined due to health situations. George Jr, sent a written congratulation. Much too often these days ideological zeal turns half truths into dogma.
Ooooooh! Don't mess with the NCAA because they can be really, really tough. Yesterday it was revealed that Cover Boy Johnny Manziel received a suspension for two whole quarters of the first game for making money signing autographs. With teen girls screaming uncontrollably in the background as he struts in Aggieland, I guess the solons at the temple of college sports didn't want the screamers attacking their headquarters.
I like it when the stock market is judged mainly by real economic numbers instead of whims of traders. Of course, when the market tanks it's a lot like saying, "I was right," after a car running red light broadsides you at an intersection. These days you have to look both ways and beyond the real signals.
How do I get a portion of the NFL concussion money? What better proof of mindlessness can I offer than the inanity of the Tids?
Irony Department:
Paula Dean returned to TV in an episode of Master Chef (Taped before her mess) Wednesday, the day the country celebrated MLK's triumphant speech. Personally, I think King would have been more forgiving than some of the race-baiters of today.
Did you hear that somebody is trying to introduce a strawberry flavored beer? What ever happened to hops and malt? This is just one more example of an un-contented populace being easy prey for promoters.
Oh yeah, and a lawyer in Boston is preparing a class action lawsuit against FaceBook, claiming it is an addiction harmful to the unsuspecting users trapped within its pages, giving away their privacy for friendship of people they will never know. It's going to be tougher and tougher to keep up with the world during the next ten to twenty years I may be around. As one guy said to me yesterday, "I'm glad I'm old."
Reading Through the Lines Movie Reviews:
--Note: I reviewed Closed Circuit Yesterday,. Worth the time.
--Getaway looks like an over the top chase movie where a race car driver commandeers a custom Shelby Cobra Mustang and sets out on a race against time to save his kidnapped wife. It stars, Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez and Jon Voight. I won't be going.
--I also proably will not see Afternoon Delight where a house wife who has everything material but little in excitement nor a good sexual relationship, decides to visit a strip club to spice up her life. There she meets a young woman and becomes obsessed with saving her from that seedy life,. She brings her home as a nanny and the humor begins. It stars Kathryn Hahn, Juno Temple, Josh Raynor and Jane Lynch.
How about that Kim Jong Um? Talk about a bad date! Last week he rounded up twelve actors and entertainers including his old girl friend (Who he had to cast aside after dad said Non No, not her) and before all of their friends had them executed! The twelve were accused of making sex tape starring each other and trying to sell it it. I guess Kim wanted a share of the profit.
The Answer:
It was decided Robert Redford looked like he may have been too experienced with girls! Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were a great duo. Jennifer O'Neil had Gary Grimes panting. Somehow Ewell wrestled successfully against the "Seven Year Itch". Of course "Ten" is the new standard for perfection. Theresa Russell, Naomi Campbell and Denise Richards kept Matt's head spinning. Can any redblooded man ever forget Kathleen Turner's debut in "Body Heat"?
I've got to get back into the novel, and I will start again this weekend, which if my mind resets and turns over should start a nice cycle of provocative reading for you all.
If beer tasters rated their brews the way the stock market rates stocks, it wouldn't be about taste at all.
Are graphic designers ruling the world?
So, this is it for another summer. Enjoy the weekend and have a bratwurst on me.
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