Random Thoughts...
Sorry its been a while kids! But I'm back, and I just had a few random thoughts I wanted to get out there. I was in Virginia all last week and part of this week for Christmas. As you might expect, going down to the south is always an interesting experience, and as much I enjoy seeing the fam, I'm always happy to leave. Here are my random thoughts from the week...
-Roanoke, VA is not as bad as Richmond, VA- as my sister, who has lived in both places, can attest, Roanoke provides a lot of the southern charm that Richmond sorely lacks. Richmond is simply "a series of loosely connected strip malls". Its like LA without the cool. No charm whatsoever, and a whole lot of racism to boot. Worst city in America, hands down. But thats another column....
-I revise my Worst Human Beings in the World label. I once stated that Ohio State fans from Cleveland are the Worst Human Beings in the World. I know revise that statement to also include Christmas Shopping Soccer Moms. I want them all dead.
-Roanoke happens to be the hometown of a few relatively famous athletes. Interestingly enough, the most popular athletes from Roanoke are Tiki and Ronde Barber (both black). The least popular by far is Duke basketball standout JJ Redick (prototypical white boy perimiter shooter). This is by no means a commentary on the social landscape of the south, but it should count for something, right?
-I just had to share this exchange I had at a bar with a guy I knew from high school:
me: hey Chuck! good to see you, long time (etc.)
Chuck: hey Mark, how are you? I was just on my way out actually...I was going to pay my tab, but I might just say "fuck it" and leave, I dont feel like waiting for the bartender to close me out. Besides they only charge like, what? 30% of the tab if you dont close it? I'll be honest with you Mark, thats not a lot of money to me...
me: Wow, I'm very proud of you Chuck
...just so you know, these are the typical assholes I graduated with, and this is a prime example of why I only speak with 2 people from high school.
The following observations were made while watching VH1 Classic while really really high:
-Have you ever actually listened to the lyrics in "Wind Beneath My Wings"? Bette Midler is a pompous bitch! The song was clearly written about her husband. I encourage all of you to google the lyrics of that song. Astounding...
-Topper Headon is the most underrated drummer of all time. I'm not just saying that because The Clash is one of my all time favorite bands. The guy is amazing. And I find it interesting that he was the only one in the band with any sort of real drug problem. Coincidence?
-The English Beat's "Save it for Later" is the most underrated great song of the 1980's. You may remember one hit wonder Harvey Danger doing a half-assed cover of it around 98-99.
-I don't care what anybody says, I happen to like The Spin Doctors
-Every casino in Las Vegas is the same. There. I said it. Some of them are shaped differently from the outside, and some have fewer exits. But they are all the same. (By the way I was in Vegas two weekends ago)
I'll be back later this week with a few more updates. Hope everyone has a great new years! Be safe, and if you drive, make sure you have a few drinks first to lower your inhibitions.
-Roanoke, VA is not as bad as Richmond, VA- as my sister, who has lived in both places, can attest, Roanoke provides a lot of the southern charm that Richmond sorely lacks. Richmond is simply "a series of loosely connected strip malls". Its like LA without the cool. No charm whatsoever, and a whole lot of racism to boot. Worst city in America, hands down. But thats another column....
-I revise my Worst Human Beings in the World label. I once stated that Ohio State fans from Cleveland are the Worst Human Beings in the World. I know revise that statement to also include Christmas Shopping Soccer Moms. I want them all dead.
-Roanoke happens to be the hometown of a few relatively famous athletes. Interestingly enough, the most popular athletes from Roanoke are Tiki and Ronde Barber (both black). The least popular by far is Duke basketball standout JJ Redick (prototypical white boy perimiter shooter). This is by no means a commentary on the social landscape of the south, but it should count for something, right?
-I just had to share this exchange I had at a bar with a guy I knew from high school:
me: hey Chuck! good to see you, long time (etc.)
Chuck: hey Mark, how are you? I was just on my way out actually...I was going to pay my tab, but I might just say "fuck it" and leave, I dont feel like waiting for the bartender to close me out. Besides they only charge like, what? 30% of the tab if you dont close it? I'll be honest with you Mark, thats not a lot of money to me...
me: Wow, I'm very proud of you Chuck
...just so you know, these are the typical assholes I graduated with, and this is a prime example of why I only speak with 2 people from high school.
The following observations were made while watching VH1 Classic while really really high:
-Have you ever actually listened to the lyrics in "Wind Beneath My Wings"? Bette Midler is a pompous bitch! The song was clearly written about her husband. I encourage all of you to google the lyrics of that song. Astounding...
-Topper Headon is the most underrated drummer of all time. I'm not just saying that because The Clash is one of my all time favorite bands. The guy is amazing. And I find it interesting that he was the only one in the band with any sort of real drug problem. Coincidence?
-The English Beat's "Save it for Later" is the most underrated great song of the 1980's. You may remember one hit wonder Harvey Danger doing a half-assed cover of it around 98-99.
-I don't care what anybody says, I happen to like The Spin Doctors
-Every casino in Las Vegas is the same. There. I said it. Some of them are shaped differently from the outside, and some have fewer exits. But they are all the same. (By the way I was in Vegas two weekends ago)
I'll be back later this week with a few more updates. Hope everyone has a great new years! Be safe, and if you drive, make sure you have a few drinks first to lower your inhibitions.
posted by MarK at 10:24 AM
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