With finals done I can finally return to making regular posts. Apologies for the lack of content this last week. I've been writing, its just been devoted to research papers. One, for my German history class, required fifteen pages. Two days and thirty-nine citations from thirty-five different sources later I (are you like me?) turned in my paper thiry minutes before the deadline.
On Thursday at the Christmas party of a mutual friend, I spoke with Kelsey Nixon of kelseyskitchen.com about her tv spot, website and budding career as a chef. I promised a good write-up (I've eaten a few of her desserts and they are delicious) and link to the website. Congratulations are in order on her plans to spend the summer at an elite French (oxymoron?) bed-and-breakfast, learning French and teaching the culinary arts.
I will, however, have to disagree with her and several others at the party regarding Martha Stewart. Abrasive though she may be, she most certainly did not commit a crime worthy of prison time. She definitely didn't commit the crime they were investigating--insider trading.
Bad news (?) for Mariners fans. Bill Bavasi is the M's GM and we still haven't figured out how to convince Billy Beane to leave the A's. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that our offseason will be "highlighted" by the signings of Carl Everett (a team player?) and Jarrod Washburn. Steve Kelley's comments pretty much sum it up.
For those of you who still haven't traveled home, please, do so safely. My blog has such a small readership I can scarcely afford to have those few of you killed off by a sideswipe from a semi.
Stay tuned for posts on everything from the Seahawks (yes, again), Iraqi elections, a list of the Top Christmas Movies and (dare I mention?) a recent article entitled, "Friends with benefits. Buddies. Booty calls. Is this what dating has become?" What might surprise you most is that it was not written for the Daily Universe.
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Jake, you haven't touched two topics that I thought you might address. The supposed liberal de-Christification of Christmas and the wiretap leak. I would be interested to read your thoughts on these items. And for all you fellow Christians out there, let's react to the offensive 'XMAS' title and come back with a one-two combo that will put those liberals on their heels: First, let's refuse to replace 'Christ' with an 'X', then let's replace the 'MAS' part of Christmas with 'Christ'... to really show 'em what we think. Have a Merry Christchrist and a Happy New Year!
Raisin, the next time you feel it's necessary to use material from The Daily Show, maybe you'd better ask for Jon Stewart's permission. Copy and paste the following web address to see what I mean.
(note: though the video is mislabled, this is the right address)
http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?
itemId=36324&ml_collection=&ml_context=show&allowMotherload=true&ml_come
dian=none&poppedFrom=_shows_the_daily_show_videos_most_recent_index.jhtm
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My question is, how much of your ranting is actually original? I ought to go back and copy-paste your posts in google to check, but see here's the thing: I don't care enough.
Weren't you the one ranting about academic integrity awhile back?
In all honesty, I hadn't seen the Daily Show bit before I wrote that, but because it was made before I made my comment I guess Comedy Central has rights to it. Darn! Thanks for pointing that out Matt, and have a Merry Christchrist all the same!
And since I know how much you BYU students value originality, I'll make an extra effort from now on to google my own thoughts and feelings and make sure my "ranting" demonstrates the highest level of academic integrity.
You wondered how much of my past comments have been original... well let me save you the time just in case you ever decide to care enough to check. About 50% of my material comes from my own observations and opinions, about 25% comes from the bathroom walls of American Bush and the other 25% comes from a still small voice that causes my bosom to burn- I can't take credit for it, but I can't really cite it either. Maybe Jon Stewart and his writers listen to the same voice.
So "Mess-o-potamia" was an original bit as well? Maybe you should move to Hollywood and start writing for a show. Who knows, you might become "kind of a big deal." Do people know you? Do you have many leather bound books? Does your apartment smell of rich mahogany?
Hey, I'm flattered that you at least have paid attention to my rants. Mess-o-potamia was obviously borrowed from the Daily Show, but I wasn't using it to support any claim I was making. Also, if you watch the Comedy Central bit on ex-mas you will see that my comment is similar but in no way a direct rip-off. I think it is funny that my little comments get more scrutiny from you guys than the actual content of this blog, but I realize that like-minded individuals tend to band together.
In answer to your questions Morgan, no, I don't have any leather bound books and my apartment doesn't smell of rich mahogany. In contrast, the odors of cheap perfume, scented lubricants and old clam still pleasure my olfactory senses since I let your mom stay the night. Oh yeah, and please tell her to come pick up the kama-sutra guide she left here... paperbound of course. She's a sucker for a guy who has great hair and plays a mean jazz flute.
Hey Morgan, you know I'm just having fun here and if you're a friend of Jake's you're a friend of mine. No real offense intended man.
No offense taken.
Raisin, thank you for staying true to your and other liberals' form and resorting to personal attacks once discredited, further proving the point of the post "Why Conservatives are Smarter." Your material is questioned, and you respond defensively (yes, tongue-in-cheek, but defensively nonetheless) with oh-so-much class.
Matt, hold on a second. Are we still talking about the Christmas joke and my use of "Mess-o-potamia?" Is this what you were referring to when you say I was "discredited?" Seems a little nit-picky, don't you think? I just have fun ruffling some feathers because I have a pretty good idea of what the demographic is that frequents this blog. Granted, my juvenile mom jokes are less-than-classy, but you should know that I'm just talking some sh1t. No big deal. As for the conservatives being smarter... sigh, I am neither a conservative nor a liberal and yet that comment seems ignorant at face value. But hey, keep working on that conservative inferiority complex; eventually you'll convince yourself. Maybe you should take a step back and realize how trivial the topic was we were discussing and quit trying to draw liberal/conservative conclusions. But I'll excuse you for your gross generalizations and petty assessments... (and throw in some gross generalizations and petty assessments of my own)... after all, you must be a little disoriented after watching BYU choke in the last seconds against Cal. You know, a BYU win over such a liberal school would have really helped you draw some more conservative validations. It would have almost eased the pain of the overtime fisting my Utes gave you down there in Provo. Go ahead, embrace your anger! Strike me down! Feel the power of the dark side! *Note: The previous allusion to Star Wars in no way represents my original work. All credit is given to the creators of Star Wars. - (I just wanted to make sure you didn't get your panties in a bunch. Come to think of it Matt, you must be furious that Joseph copied whole passages directly from the King James Version of the Bible.) There I go again, discrediting myself, lashing out defensively and being so classless! Shame on me!
Don't hate me cause I'm a smartass Matt. If you're anything like your bro then you're a standup guy. After all the jabs, the love remains. Have a Merry Christmas in Washington... seriously.
Raisin: Please re-read the "Conservatives are Smarter" article. Neither my point nor the article's was that they are, indeed, smarter. The main thrust was pointing out the typical liberal reaction to intelligent conservative opinion.
Merry Christchrist to you, too! I, of all people, do not take things personally.
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