Setting: Pet Store. Grooming Center.
GROOMER: What kind of dog is Chloe?
ME: She’s a Shih Tzu.
Groomer scribbles on a card: Chloe. Shit Su.
Archive for April, 2009
Awkward Interaction of the Week.
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Disney Studios turns 20.
Monday, April 27th, 2009This week marks the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios (the theme park formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios) in Orlando. Here’s a flashback shot from the park’s star-studded grand opening.
And what a group it is!
Top row (from l to r): David Nelson (The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet), Buffalo Bob (cradling Howdy Doody) and Alan Young (Mister Ed).
Middle row: Werner Klemperer (Hogan’s Heroes), Art Linkletter and Rose Marie.
Bottom row: Edie Adams, Morey Amsterdam, Imogene Coca, Annette Funicello.
Thanks to OrlandoSentinel.com for photo.
Happy Earth Day.
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009From The Onion.
Making Your Block Greener
Community Gardens are getting more popular in urban areas. Residents take a vacant lot, spend a weekend cleaning up and planting, and create a little garden oasis where people can grow flowers and vegetables. Here are some pointers on how to get started:
Another Nervous Breakdown.
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009I’m back on The Nervous Breakdown (writer Brad Listi’s acclaimed website that’s been mentioned on The Huffington Post). This time, it’s the story of my trip to deepest, darkest Africa.
Things I’ve Won.
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009In no particular order:
1. A $25 Acme supermarket gift card.
2. Many WWE-related wrestling contests. Various prizes have included: a trip for four to Miami and front row tickets to a match; $1000 in gold coins, delivered to me by a leprechaun, for a St. Patty’s-theme match; a gigantic replica WWE title belt.
3. A “2nd honeymoon” all-expenses-paid trip to Barbados.
4. A huge ham.
5. A SONY Discman and oldies CD.
That would explain the crunchy taste.
Sunday, April 19th, 2009Maggots discovered in box of Nestle Goobers!
This will haunt your dreams.
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009Magic Kingdom TV spot. Circa 1971.
Awkward Interaction of the Week.
Friday, April 10th, 2009Setting: Starbucks. Counter.
ME (to barista): Can I get an iced coffee, please?
BARISTA: Regular or decaf?
ME: Regular.
BARISTA: We’re out of regular.
How Are We Spending Our Tax Refunds?
Monday, April 6th, 2009From The Onion.
Hairy and hairier.
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
Chloe plush toys: coming soon to a retailer near you!