Axl Rose finally released Chinese Democracy – now I know that the world is finally coming to an end.
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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Pam Anderson for Attorney General
I like to consider myself a pop culture satirist. Today is a sad day for me, because I can think of absolutely nothing to say about this letter of “advice” that Pamela Anderson wrote to President-Elect Barack Obama that would be funnier than the letter itself. Here’s my best effort – Pam how about getting …
Care for a migraine?
This should be number one on products you don’t need. I was just at the library – er bookstore and saw that they are selling a puzzle of the Beatles’ White Album. I suppose if you are a first rate puzzler that this could be considered a huge challenge, but personally I’d prefer a mellower …
Could Elvis have sung opera?
A friend abused me for my claim that I think Elvis could have sung opera. What do I know about opera? Absolutely nothing. When Elvis came out of the army, there was an attempt to have him sing more adult material, a few of them opera based. “It’s now or never” was O Solo Mia …
Some quotes I found on Elvis’ voice
Stolen from here. http://hobbiesandpastimes.blogspot.com/2007/06/voices-of-elvis-presley.html “The voice covers two octaves and a third, from the baritone low-G to the tenor high B, with an upward extension in falsetto to at least a D flat. Presley’s best octave is in the middle. D-flat to D-flat. Call him a high baritone.” “Moreover, he has not been confined to …
Herb Score Rest in Peace
I grew up listening to Herb Score announce Cleveland Indians baseball games. He always appeared to be the nicest most gracious man alive, and never for a second seemed bitter that his Hall of Fame talent had been eclipsed by some epic bad luck. If it had been me, the whining would have been endless.
Told you Oprah was the most powerful person in America
Kneel Before Oprah and Kiss Her Ring
Viewer Discretion Advised
I’ve grown to like these TV advisories. They are perfect signposts for when you are fast forwarding your DVR.