Is it just me, or does the logo for Spike TV - The First Network for Men - look a little ...what's the word... queer?
I think it's a little too pretty for the station that brings you WWE programming and Stripperellla. In fact, a font like the WWE uses for its logo would have been a much better choice. That has male attitude.
Spike TV's logo is prissy. Like you should include two snaps after you say the slogan. Honestly, it looks like it got the Queer Eye treatment... which, by the way, I would looooooove to be on... as the Straight Guy, numbskulls!
Monday, August 18, 2003
Sunday, August 17, 2003
Weirdness
This was a very strange call I got on my cell phone. I didn't recognize the number, but I picked it up anyway. The lady on the other end told me that she was involved in a car wreck on Saturday and the person who rear-ended her gave her my name and cell phone information as a way to contact him. From listening to her story, it sounds like she was scammed. The guy didn't have any insurance and didn't want her to call the police to report the accident. He apparently told her to have the damage appraised and he would pay for it. She kept saying it wasn't a big deal, that the wreckage was nothing more than a little crack in the bumper. She didn't have his name, unless he was claiming to be me. And he drove a truck. I drive a truck, too, but can go into more detail about what kind of truck, the color, etc. And I have insurance. Not to mention, I was filming a movie from 8am-6pm and didn't drive most of the day, much less get into a wreck.
It seemed like she was under the impression that a friend of mine was the one who wrecked her. She kept saying that she had his license plate number and could get his infomation from the police and DMV. I got the impression she was trying to say she could get his information anyway, but it would just be easier for me to give her his info. Only problem was I have no friggin' clue as to what the hell she was talking about. I can't think of any friends who drive a truck muchless have so little scrupples as to scam a lady they hit from behind.
I'm starting to worry about who has my information and how they got it to give. Am I the one being scammed her? Could I be the victim of an identity thief? She got another number from this accidental con-man. When you call it, the phone rings once and then hangs up. That's a little strange. No, that's a lot strange.
Well, I have the lady's home number in my cell phone and a google search gave me her address. She has an Indian accent. I just don't know what to make of this. Other than someone is being scammed.
It seemed like she was under the impression that a friend of mine was the one who wrecked her. She kept saying that she had his license plate number and could get his infomation from the police and DMV. I got the impression she was trying to say she could get his information anyway, but it would just be easier for me to give her his info. Only problem was I have no friggin' clue as to what the hell she was talking about. I can't think of any friends who drive a truck muchless have so little scrupples as to scam a lady they hit from behind.
I'm starting to worry about who has my information and how they got it to give. Am I the one being scammed her? Could I be the victim of an identity thief? She got another number from this accidental con-man. When you call it, the phone rings once and then hangs up. That's a little strange. No, that's a lot strange.
Well, I have the lady's home number in my cell phone and a google search gave me her address. She has an Indian accent. I just don't know what to make of this. Other than someone is being scammed.
Friday, August 15, 2003
Friday Fizzle My Nizzle
The kid started school yesterday. 5th grade. The teacher gave a speech about how all the kids need to have their parents buy them deodorant. We were already ahead of the game. He's been more stinky than just little boy smell. I guess by this time next year I'll have to give him ... the talk. Um... help.
A little over a month ago, we had to borrow a little bit of money from my parents. The long story short is my wife's paychecks couldn't be cashed at the time because the FBI or IRS seized the company she works for assets. Something about unpaid taxes. She's getting paid now, so we're not in an financial trouble or anything. Though, at the time, we had to ask my parents for a little tiny loan to help pay one auto insurance payment. We were sent a check for twice as much as we asked for. Parents can be both a blessing and a curse.
I sent my folks a check for half of what they sent us. I've got no problem paying them back. That's what a loan is. They got the check yesterday and dad called to say he tore it up and he'll do the same to any others I send. Blessing and a curse. Try to do the right thing and pay them back. Curses! But maybe we'll be able to get a new computer a little sooner. Can't you see I'm trying to be a responsible person?
Saw Freddy Vs Jason and there's not much I can ruin in the way of spoilers. People die, some by machete, some by razon-blade claws. Some are killed while fucking. But who wins, Freddy or Jason? Well, I won't spoil it, but I think the real winner is the audiences who love Freddy and Jason. Needless to say, this really isn't a horror flick and if you go into it thinking that, well, you're gonna be one unfrightened fool. After 8-10 sequels a-piece, this could only have been bloody and campy. You would have thought that the coolness factor would go to Freddy, but I found I was rooting more for ol'Hockey-head. A *ahem* bloody good flick. My question is how to package the box set. Do you sell Freddy vs. Jason with the Nightmare box set, the Friday the 13th box sex, both, or combine them all in the mother-of-all DVD sets?
A little over a month ago, we had to borrow a little bit of money from my parents. The long story short is my wife's paychecks couldn't be cashed at the time because the FBI or IRS seized the company she works for assets. Something about unpaid taxes. She's getting paid now, so we're not in an financial trouble or anything. Though, at the time, we had to ask my parents for a little tiny loan to help pay one auto insurance payment. We were sent a check for twice as much as we asked for. Parents can be both a blessing and a curse.
I sent my folks a check for half of what they sent us. I've got no problem paying them back. That's what a loan is. They got the check yesterday and dad called to say he tore it up and he'll do the same to any others I send. Blessing and a curse. Try to do the right thing and pay them back. Curses! But maybe we'll be able to get a new computer a little sooner. Can't you see I'm trying to be a responsible person?
Saw Freddy Vs Jason and there's not much I can ruin in the way of spoilers. People die, some by machete, some by razon-blade claws. Some are killed while fucking. But who wins, Freddy or Jason? Well, I won't spoil it, but I think the real winner is the audiences who love Freddy and Jason. Needless to say, this really isn't a horror flick and if you go into it thinking that, well, you're gonna be one unfrightened fool. After 8-10 sequels a-piece, this could only have been bloody and campy. You would have thought that the coolness factor would go to Freddy, but I found I was rooting more for ol'Hockey-head. A *ahem* bloody good flick. My question is how to package the box set. Do you sell Freddy vs. Jason with the Nightmare box set, the Friday the 13th box sex, both, or combine them all in the mother-of-all DVD sets?
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Fox vs. Franken
Fox News is sueing satirist Al Franken over the title of his new book. It's called "Lies, and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right" Fox says they copyrighted the phrase "Fair and Balanced" and Franken's use of it constitutes copyright infringement. As pointed out in the article, Fox lawyers believe that Franken's use of the word "Balanced" with "and" as well as "Fair" in front of it would "blur and tarnish" their good name and slogan.
Fox News... is worried... that someone will think... wait for it... their reporting is not completely fair and balanced. Ain't that a hoot? Guess what Fox? People already think that. A political satirist's book isn't gonna change that perception.
They go on to call Franken - in the actual court papers mind you - "either intoxicated or deranged" (stemming from an incident where Franken is accused of verball attacking Bill O'Reilly at a press correspondents' dinner) and a "'parasite' who hopes to use Fox' reputation to confuse the public and boost the sales of his book." Can you get more confusing than Bill O'Reilly? I'm not much of a news person but I have trouble believing any of his hype. As far Franken's books sales... Guess what? Sales are rather drastically up since the lawsuit was filed.
The Fox boys also have a problem with the cover of the book. Seems it too closely resembles Bill O'Reilly's books. Well, isn't imitation the sincerely form of flattery? Ok, probably not in this case. But, Franken is a satirist and parody and satire laws are well on his side for this one. And he knows it.
Franken on the lawsuit: "I normally prefer not to be out of the country on vacation when I'm sued. However, from everything I know about law regarding satire, I'm not worried."
As far as being called "intoxicated or deranged," Franken laughs it off and says, "I thought for a moment I was a Fox commentator."
He's even making light of the lawsuit. "And by the way, a few months ago, I trademarked the word 'funny.' So when Fox calls me 'unfunny,' they're violating my trademark," says the satirist. "I'm seriously considering a countersuit."
Fox, you'll find that life is much easier when you can laugh at yourself.
Fox News... is worried... that someone will think... wait for it... their reporting is not completely fair and balanced. Ain't that a hoot? Guess what Fox? People already think that. A political satirist's book isn't gonna change that perception.
They go on to call Franken - in the actual court papers mind you - "either intoxicated or deranged" (stemming from an incident where Franken is accused of verball attacking Bill O'Reilly at a press correspondents' dinner) and a "'parasite' who hopes to use Fox' reputation to confuse the public and boost the sales of his book." Can you get more confusing than Bill O'Reilly? I'm not much of a news person but I have trouble believing any of his hype. As far Franken's books sales... Guess what? Sales are rather drastically up since the lawsuit was filed.
The Fox boys also have a problem with the cover of the book. Seems it too closely resembles Bill O'Reilly's books. Well, isn't imitation the sincerely form of flattery? Ok, probably not in this case. But, Franken is a satirist and parody and satire laws are well on his side for this one. And he knows it.
Franken on the lawsuit: "I normally prefer not to be out of the country on vacation when I'm sued. However, from everything I know about law regarding satire, I'm not worried."
As far as being called "intoxicated or deranged," Franken laughs it off and says, "I thought for a moment I was a Fox commentator."
He's even making light of the lawsuit. "And by the way, a few months ago, I trademarked the word 'funny.' So when Fox calls me 'unfunny,' they're violating my trademark," says the satirist. "I'm seriously considering a countersuit."
Fox, you'll find that life is much easier when you can laugh at yourself.
Monday, August 11, 2003
Welcome back
By the time you read this, the wife and kid will be back home after a month of being out of town. And while I can't say I haven't enjoyed my "alone time," it will be nice to have them back home. School starts in a couple of days, so we all need to get used to the school schedule. It shouldn't be that hard for me, at least. My schedule makes me the "to school bringer" meaning I take the kid to school on most days. His mother is home in the afternoons.
I have been keeping busy volunteering with Texas Live. It's feeding my need for a social life, as well as building some local contacts for television and film production. This weekend, we shot an interview with Blue October and stuck around for a few songs. I haven't had chance to listen to their album completely, but I am liking what I hear so far. It's not quite my normal ear candy. Much heavier than I'm used to, but one of the guys in the band plays violin alot, so I guess that tones it down.
Looking forward to lunch with an ex-co-worker. Lots of bitching and gossip to be had.
By the way, if you live in Houston, I would just like to state for the record I am in no way responsible for the "Doggie Rappin'" spot that promotes the SPCA Telethon. Thank you.
I have been keeping busy volunteering with Texas Live. It's feeding my need for a social life, as well as building some local contacts for television and film production. This weekend, we shot an interview with Blue October and stuck around for a few songs. I haven't had chance to listen to their album completely, but I am liking what I hear so far. It's not quite my normal ear candy. Much heavier than I'm used to, but one of the guys in the band plays violin alot, so I guess that tones it down.
Looking forward to lunch with an ex-co-worker. Lots of bitching and gossip to be had.
By the way, if you live in Houston, I would just like to state for the record I am in no way responsible for the "Doggie Rappin'" spot that promotes the SPCA Telethon. Thank you.
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